The Danish Foreign Ministry announced differences in positions with the United States on Greenland

The position of Greenland and Denmark differs significantly from that of the United States regarding the island's security. This was announced on January 14 by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen.

"Our positions (USA, Denmark and Greenland. — Ed.) are still at odds. The President [of the United States Donald Trump] has clearly stated his point of view, and we have a different position. We, the Kingdom of Denmark, continue to believe that Greenland's long—term security can be ensured within the framework of existing mechanisms — the 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement, as well as the North Atlantic Treaty," he said, answering questions from reporters after the talks.

Rasmussen noted that the parties had a frank and constructive discussion on the issue of Greenland's national security.

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Danish radio Danmarks Radio (DR) reported on the same day that Denmark had begun the transfer of military equipment and advanced units to Greenland. To this, Trump said that the kingdom should "immediately get out" of the island with its "dog sleds."

NBC reported that the United States could pay up to $700 billion for the purchase of Greenland if the American leader can reach an appropriate deal. This amount includes the allocation of more than half of the annual budget of the United States Department of War for national security.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on January 13 that the island's residents want to stay with Denmark. According to him, the island was never sold and did not want to join the United States. Later, Trump said that Nielsen was in trouble because of his words about his desire to remain part of Denmark.

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