Trump again claims the need for the US to secure Greenland: why Europe is concerned.

According to ТСН: Donald Trump's administration conducted a surprising operation to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and bring him, along with his wife Cilia Flores, to the US in handcuffs. This has raised serious concerns among European politicians. Amid negotiations for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, there is growing discussion in Europe about whether Greenland could become the next target.

Trump's Statement on Greenland

As reported by Politico, this topic has ceased to be a mere theory. Over the past weekend, Donald Trump openly declared in an interview with The Atlantic that the United States 'absolutely needs Greenland.' He emphasized that the island is surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships, and control over it is a matter of national security for the US.

Greenland is formally part of the Kingdom of Denmark, although it is a self-governing territory. Trump's rhetoric is becoming increasingly aggressive; he even mentioned the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine, asserting that it can now be called the 'Donro Doctrine.'

Danish and Greenlandic Reactions

Tensions heightened after Katie Miller, the wife of a White House adviser, posted a map of Greenland with an American flag and the caption 'COMING SOON' on social media. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made a sharp statement:

'I must say this very clearly to the United States: talking about the necessity of annexing Greenland is completely absurd.'

She stressed that the US has no right to annex Greenland or the Faroe Islands. The head of Greenland's government, Jens Frederik Nielsen, characterized Katie Miller's post as 'disrespectful' and urged citizens not to panic, noting:

'Our country is not for sale, and our future is not decided on social media.'

International Reactions and Increased Concern

The sovereignty of Greenland has been supported by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Trump, aboard the presidential plane, reiterated that control over Greenland is 'vital' not only for the US but also for the European Union.

In the EU, there are concerns that Trump's focus on Greenland has increased precisely now. His administration has appointed a special envoy for Greenland issues, and Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of 'insufficient efforts' regarding the island's security.

Possible Consequences for Europe

Experts believe that the US may attempt to exploit a politically advantageous situation in the coming months, especially ahead of the mid-term elections in the US. It's not about a military operation but about a large-scale political influence campaign.

According to the head of the European direction at Eurasia Group, the US may use various tools of influence, and 'the risk is real and serious.' The EU is trying to act cautiously, emphasizing the need to respect international law, but Greenland is not explicitly mentioned.

Diplomats note that the EU is focused on supporting Ukraine and is trying to avoid conflict with Trump at a critical moment in negotiations. The potential crisis over Greenland could turn out to be even more dangerous for European unity than the war in Ukraine.

'Greenland is the elephant in the room,' Politico summarizes.

This issue poses significant risk to Europe, but it is also complex for a bloc facing the primary security challenge on the eastern continent.