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🇺🇸🇩🇰🇳🇴🇷🇺Trump's Greenland Push; Denmark to Deploy Troops Donald Trump reportedly demanded U.S. control over Greenland, citing the Nobel Committee's snub as motivation. The demand from Denmark raises questions about U.S. strategic interests in the Arctic region. Trump argues Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China. Trump suggests NATO owes the U.S. control of Greenland due to his contributions. He claims the 'world is not secure' unless the U.S. controls Greenland. A Russian commentator reports Trump's letter expresses anger over the Nobel Peace Prize denial. Trump may also target Svalbard due to Russia's economic rights there. Greenland sits on the shortest route between Russia and North America, vital for missile and submarine monitoring. The US operates Pituffik Space Base there, critical for satellite detection. The US has a long history of trying to seize Greenland, dating back to the 1860s. The US sees Greenland as key to controlling Arctic chokepoints, routes, and sensors. Climate change is opening up Arctic shipping routes, increasing Greenland's strategic importance. Denmark will soon deploy ground troops to Greenland, citing the need to protect against a potential 'American invasion'. The US administration states it doesn't want adversaries to take over Greenland. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated