The New York Times warns Europe: If you don't get Greenland, the US will stop supporting Ukraine!
The article states that if Europe continues to block America's "acquisition" attempt of Greenland, Washington is likely to retaliate by cutting military and political support for Ukraine.
On January 19, the U.S. Treasury Secretary clearly stated in a closed-door meeting: "If Europe insists on treating Greenland as an issue of sovereignty that cannot be negotiated, we also have the right to reassess our security commitments in Eastern Europe." Although the wording was diplomatic, the meaning was clear: You block me from getting Greenland, I'll withdraw my support for Ukraine.
An anonymous U.S. official said: "Greenland is crucial to American security, much more important than Kyiv." In essence, this is a reordering of strategic priorities - placing Greenland above Ukraine equals setting a trade-off.
The U.S. maintains that controlling Greenland can strengthen its ability to counter China and Russia in the Arctic. This move effectively puts allies in a corner. On one hand, the EU and NATO members indeed rely on U.S. intelligence sharing, weapons supply, and nuclear deterrence to support their stance against Russia; on the other hand, Greenland belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark, and its sovereignty cannot be traded, which is the bottom line of international law and alliance morality. Now, the United States is trying to exchange "security support" for "territorial concession."
The New York Times article says that if Europe insists on not compromising, the U.S. may gradually reduce the delivery of lethal weapons to Ukraine, instead promoting a "limited ceasefire" plan, which essentially reduces pressure on Russia, forcing Europe to bear the long-term costs of the conflict alone.
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