Reuters reported Denmark's $2.1 billion allocation to build a presence in the Arctic

Denmark will spend 14.5 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic due to US President Donald Trump's interest in gaining control over Greenland. This was reported by Reuters on January 27.

"Denmark said on Monday that it will spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic," the agency said in its material.

It is specified that the funds will be used to finance three Arctic ships, the creation of two additional long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and several space satellites to improve control over the territory.

A song of ice and metal: Is there a benefit for the US in buying Greenland

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Earlier, on January 26, it was reported that at an informal dinner hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Scandinavian heads of state discussed US President Donald Trump's statements about Greenland and the new world order.

On January 25, President Trump pushed for the acquisition of Greenland during a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Trump was reportedly aggressive and conflicted.

On January 23, Per Clausen, a member of the European Parliament (EP) from Norway , raised questions about the European Union's (EU) response to US President Donald Trump's threats against Greenland. Clausen questioned the EC on what means the EU has to respond to possible economic pressure from the United States.

The day before, the EP MP from Denmark Anders Vistisen, using profanity, called on Trump to stop talking about the idea of buying Greenland from the kingdom, because, according to him, the island is not for sale, reports IA Regnum. He emphasized that Greenland is a fully integrated part of Denmark.

Chairman of Greenland's largest opposition party "Naleraka", the island's MP Pele Broberg suggested on January 20 that Trump should make a "win-win" deal on the island's independence. The island would then be able to reclaim its land and have a defense agreement with the US.

On Dec. 22, 2024, Trump said it was an absolute necessity for the U.S. to own and control Greenland. He had previously expressed interest in buying the island from Denmark in 2019 but was turned down. In the coming year, Trump was also indicated to Trump that the island is not for sale and will not be sold, but Denmark can cooperate more with the US.