4Photo© dnaindia.comTrump says US needs to control Greenland to deter Russia, China
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United States President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the use of force to seize Greenland, adding that Washington needs to control the territory to prevent Russia or China from occupying it.
“We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not,” AFP quoted Trump as saying at a White House meeting with oil executives. “I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way.”
Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, a US ally.
Trump said that controlling the mineral-rich Arctic island is crucial for the security of the US amid rising military activities of Russia and China in the region.
“ We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour,
Donald Trump,
Trump says U.S. needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China
“ You defend ownership. You don't defend leases. And we'll have to defend Greenland. If we don't do it, China or Russia will,
Donald Trump,
Trump says U.S. needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China
“ I would like to make a deal the easy way,
Donald Trump,
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“ We’re not going to allow Russia or China to occupy Greenland,
Donald Trump,
If not the easy way, we’ll do it the hard way: Trump escalates…
“ If we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way,
Donald Trump,
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