US Vice-President JD Vance says that Europe should take President Trump “seriously” on Greenland after he suggested buying the territory from Denmark or even taking military action to annex it.
President Trump claims control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory is vital for national security.
Despite being the most sparsely populated territory, Greenland’s location between North America and the Arctic makes it well placed for early warning systems in the event of missile attacks, and for monitoring vessels in the region.
Both Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island is not for sale.
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