US starts talks on Greenland and all details are almost agreed upon – Trump
Donald Trump (Photo: EPA/WILL OLIVER)

President of the United States Donald Trump said that negotiations on Greenland have allegedly already begun and are "close to an agreement." He said this said speaking to journalists on board Air Force One on the way to Palm Beach on January 31.

"We have started negotiations, and I think everything is pretty well agreed upon. I mean, they want us to do it. I think it will be a good deal for everybody," Trump said.

He reiterated that this is a "very important agreement" from the point of view of national security and expressed hope that it will be concluded.

At the same time, Trump did not name specific deadlines or other details on this issue. He also did not say whether he had discussed the deal with European leaders and representatives of Denmark.

january 29 Politeco reportedwe would like to remind you that, according to Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lekke Rasmussen, the initial talks between Denmark, the United States and Greenland on the fate of the Arctic island "went well," but the dispute has not yet been settled.

  • Trump has stated that he wants to own Greenland in order to to protect the country from China and Russia. Beijing asked him not to use other countries to "pursue his own interests."
  • on January 22, Axios reported that the US will not have full control over Greenland. NATO Secretary General Rutte offers Trump a deal.
  • On January 28, the Danish Prime Minister said that rutte has no authority negotiate on Greenland's sovereignty.
  • Greenland recognized that security in the Arctic need to be strengthened against the backdrop of Russia's actions, but emphasized that they have "red lines" in negotiations with Trump.