US EditionIf Europe doesn’t take Greenland security ‘more seriously,’ the U.S. will ‘do something about it,’ says Vance
Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe and Denmark for under-investing in Greenland's defense, stressing its key role in missile defense against Russian and Chinese threats.
- On Wednesday, US Vice-President JD Vance criticised Denmark and European leaders for under-investing in Greenland's defences and warned, `People do not realise that the entire missile defence infrastructure is partially dependent on Greenland`.
- Located between North America and the Arctic, Greenland is suited for early-warning missile systems and Arctic monitoring, while melting ice has increased interest in rare earth minerals, uranium, iron and possible oil and gas.
- The White House said Wednesday that US officials are "actively" discussing a potential offer to buy Greenland, while European leaders backed Denmark and Greenland, urging respect for sovereignty.
- Denmark warned such moves could spell the end of NATO, while European signatories urged upholding the UN Charter and collective NATO action, and Aaja Chemnitz condemned the US comments as a threat.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would hold talks with Denmark next week, while both Greenland and Denmark insist the island is not for sale amid mixed local reactions.
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The Vice President is asking Europe to take security in Greenland seriously, or else the United States must do something, it says.
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