COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Denmark acknowledged Thursday that it had long neglected the defense of Greenland, a vast and strategically important Arctic island - and one that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has called vital for U.S. security.
Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, said this week that U.S. control of Greenland - a sovereign Danish territory - was an "absolute necessity," and he did not rule out using military or economic action against Den…

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Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defense for years

Denmark's government has proposed purchasing two new Arctic inspection vessels and increasing dog sled patrols to boost its military presence in Greenland, as US President-elect Donald Trump sets his sights on the island, local media reported. The government has also proposed upgrading the airport in Kangerlussuaq, a former US military base in western Greenland, to accommodate F-35 fighter jets, broadcasters DR and TV2 said on Friday. Denmark ha…

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Denmark Plans Arctic Vessels, Sled Patrols Amid Trump's Interest In Greenland

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -     Denmark's government has proposed purchasing two new Arctic inspection vessels and increasing dog sled patrols to boost its military presence in Greenland, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sets his sights on the island, local media reported. Read full story

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Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland as Trump seeks control

Donald Trump wants the US to take over Greenland, the vast semi-autonomous Arctic island controlled by Denmark.

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Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defence for years

Trump reiterated his ambition this week to gain control over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Arctic territory of Denmark.

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The Danish government also proposed upgrading the airport in Kangerlussuaq, a former U.S. military base in western Greenland, to accommodate F-35 fighter jets, broadcasters say

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Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland as Donald Trump seeks control

Denmark has admitted it has long ignored Greenland's defense needs. The issue of defending the strategically important Arctic island came into the spotlight when US President-elect Donald Trump said that acquiring the Danish territory was vital to US security.

Taani tunnistas, et on pikka aega ignoreerinud Gröönimaa kaitsevajadusi. Strateegiliselt olulise Arktika saare kaitse teema tõusis tähelepanu alla, kui USA presidendiks valitud Donald Trump ütles, et Taanile kuuluva territooriumi omandamine on USA julgeoleku jaoks ülioluline.

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Denmark admitted long-standing neglect of Greenland's defense needs

Denmark has admitted that it neglected for years to defend Greenland, which is its autonomous territory. The country's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced late on Thursday evening that she had requested a meeting with the next US president, Donald Trump, but did not expect to meet him before his inauguration. Trump on Tuesday did not rule out using military or economic coercion to acquire Greenland.

Dánsko připustilo, že roky zanedbávalo obranu Grónska, které je jeho autonomním územím. Premiérka země Mette Frederiksenová ve čtvrtek pozdě večer oznámila, že požádala o schůzku s příštím americkým prezidentem Donaldem Trumpem, ale neočekává, že se s ním setká ještě před jeho inaugurací. Trump v úterý nevyloučil použití vojenského či ekonomického nátlaku k získání Grónska.

Obranu Grónska jsme zanedbali, uznává Dánsko. Premiérka chce mluvit s Trumpem

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We neglected the defence of Greenland, Denmark acknowledges. Prime Minister wants to talk to Trump

Greenland is crucial for the U.S. military and its ballistic missile early-warning system, since the shortest route from Europe to North America runs via the island.

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By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) –     Denmark’s government has proposed purchasing two new Arctic inspection vessels and increasing dog sled patrols to boost its military presence in Greenland, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sets his sights on the island, local media reported. The government has also proposed upgrading the airport in Kangerlussuaq, a former U.S. military base in western Greenland, to acco…

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