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Greenland Could Be Next US Target After Venezuela: Prime Minister
Greenland Could Be Next US Target After Venezuela: Prime Minister
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that the island could become the United States' next target after Venezuela following... 16.04.2026, Sputnik India
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Trump's "desire to own or to control Greenland" made Greenlanders so fearful during the recent escalation that some hesitated whether "to leave their kids in the kindergarten" and canceled planned parties and gatherings, the prime minister said.Greenland would not be handed over or sold to any foreign power, Nielsen said."If they do something about our infrastructure, we, of course, need to be ready," he said.Nielsen expressed uncertainty over whether NATO would defend the island if needed.Greenland is part of the Danish Kingdom. However, Trump has repeatedly argued that the island should join the US, citing its strategic importance for US national security. Danish and Greenlandic authorities have warned Washington against attempting to seize the island, noting that they expect their territorial integrity to be respected.
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Greenland Could Be Next US Target After Venezuela: Prime Minister
11:15 16.04.2026 (Updated: 12:15 16.04.2026) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that the island could become the United States' next target after Venezuela following President Donald Trump's renewed calls for the US to acquire Greenland.
"The Greenlandic people, a lot of them thought that way: We might be next. And I know other countries also think like that, and that’s just so unfortunate," Nielsen told the NBC broadcaster on Wednesday when asked if he believes Greenland could be next.
Trump's "desire to own or to control Greenland" made Greenlanders so fearful during the recent escalation that some hesitated whether "to leave their kids in the kindergarten" and canceled planned parties and gatherings, the prime minister said.
"A lot of people don't feel safe. Some have been scared. Now it's turning into — for a lot — turning into anger," he said.
Greenland would not be handed over or sold to any foreign power, Nielsen said.
"If they do something about our infrastructure, we, of course, need to be ready," he said.
Nielsen expressed uncertainty over whether NATO would defend the island if needed.
"I don't know if NATO would give assurances to fight for us against another ally. Look, we are all allies still," he said.
Greenland is part of the Danish Kingdom. However, Trump has repeatedly argued that the island should join the US, citing its strategic importance for US national security. Danish and Greenlandic authorities have warned Washington against attempting to seize the island, noting that they expect their territorial integrity to be respected.
