The tension around Greenland is growing due to the threats of the United States. What the media is writing

The situation around Greenland, which US President Donald Trump wants to annex to his country, remains tense. The island's authorities called for a defense under the auspices of NATO, while representatives of the United States, Denmark and Europe are discussing its future. Meanwhile, a bill on the annexation of Greenland has already been submitted to the US Congress. How the media reacts to the latest events around the disputed territory is in the Izvestia digest.

The Hill: A bill has been submitted to Congress to recognize Greenland as the 51st state

A member of the House of Representatives, Randy Fine, a Republican from Florida, has introduced a bill that will make Greenland the 51st U.S. state. The bill "On the annexation of Greenland and granting it the status of a state" was introduced on January 12. According to the text of the bill, its goals include "the annexation of Greenland and its subsequent admission to the state."

The bill states that Trump is "authorized to take the necessary steps, including by attempting to enter into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark on the annexation or other acquisition of Greenland as a territory of the United States." After Greenland becomes the property of the United States, Trump will have to send a report to Congress indicating possible changes in federal legislation that the president deems necessary to accept the newly acquired territory as a state.

Associated Press: Congressmen to visit Denmark to discuss Greenland

A bipartisan US congressional delegation will head to Copenhagen at the end of the week to demonstrate unity between the US and Denmark, while US President Donald Trump continues to threaten to seize Greenland. Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, is leading the trip of at least nine members of Congress. The Group will meet with senior representatives of the Danish and Greenlandic governments, as well as business representatives.

According to the source, the delegation considered the possibility of traveling to Greenland, but ultimately could not do so due to logistical problems. Tensions between the United States, Denmark and Greenland are growing as the White House considers a number of options for annexation of the island, including the use of military force. On Sunday, aboard the presidential plane, Trump reiterated his thesis that the United States should "capture Greenland," otherwise Russia or China would do it.

Reuters: Greenland says it must be protected by NATO

The government of Greenland said it would step up efforts to ensure the defense of its territory under the auspices of NATO, and again rejected Trump's ambitions to take control of the island. At the same time, the European Union's Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, said that any military takeover of Greenland by the United States would put an end to NATO.

Although Denmark has ruled Greenland for centuries, the Territory has been gradually moving towards independence since 1979. This goal is shared by all political parties elected to the island's parliament. Trump first proposed the idea of seizing Greenland by the United States in 2019 during his first term as president, but he faces opposition in Washington, including from within his own party.

Bloomberg: Europe is trying to neutralize Trump on the Greenland issue

Greenland faces a crucial week that could determine its future. Senior diplomats from Denmark and the semi-autonomous territory will hold high-level talks with the United States in Washington, as well as parallel discussions with Germany. German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Greenland and the role of NATO in ensuring stability in the region. On Wednesday, Rubio will meet with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motsfeldt.

At stake is the question of how to neutralize Trump and help restore strained relations with the United States. Concerns about the White House's military ambitions intensified after the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, as well as due to the escalation of rhetoric about the possible use of military force to establish control over Greenland. This forced European leaders to develop a strategy as soon as possible. A group of European countries led by Britain and Germany is discussing plans for a military presence in Greenland to show Trump that the continent takes Arctic security seriously and to try to deter American threats to seize the self-governing Danish territory.

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CNN: Mining in Greenland is facing reality

Greenland's undeveloped mineral wealth helped the island take the top spot on Trump's wish list. Administration officials view the island's underground wealth as a way to weaken China's monopoly on rare earth metals. But in fact, Greenland's affiliation with Denmark is not an obstacle for the United States in the development of treasures. The reason is the harsh Arctic conditions.

Approximately 80% of Greenland's territory is covered with ice. Mining, or almost anything else, in the Arctic can be five to ten times more expensive than anywhere else on the planet. For many years, if not decades, the authorities of Greenland have been trying to attract foreign direct investment. Residents of the island claim that they are already open for business. Experts believe that it may be unrealistic to convince American companies to take risks and invest in Greenland.