Greenland PM warns to arrange of invasion as Trump continues with calls for
There has even been warnings to keep five days of food in store in case of an attack
Greenland has warned it’s residents to prepare in case of an invasion(Image: HO/AFP via Getty Images)
Greenland’s Prime Minister Nielsen has warned that the country needs to prepare for a possible invasion after Trump continues to demand that the island “should be” part of the US.
The warning comes after tensions between the island, its governing country Denmark and Donald Trump have reached new heights as the US president continues to warn that he will take over the territory.
“It’s not likely there will be a military conflict, but it can’t be ruled out,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a press conference in Nuuk.
Nielsen spoke alongside former prime minister Mute B Egede, who said officials are now reviewing Greenland’s civil preparedness plans.
Some of the warnings even come with advice that households should start to stockpile food, making sure families have at least five days’ worth.
Mr Egede, now a member of Greenland’s parliament, added: “We must be prepared for all the things that may happen.”
In the face of the US aggression, the Prime Minister added: “We need to have respect for international law and territorial integrity.”
“International law, it’s not a game,” he said. “We have been a close and loyal ally to the United States, to NATO, through many, many, many years. We can do lots more in that framework.
“We are willing to cooperate much more, but of course in mutual respect, and if we cannot see that, it will be very difficult to have a good and reliable partnership.”
He also thanked Western democratic countries and EU allies for their support despite Trump’s recent widespread tariffs imposed on them for supporting the Danish territory.
US military aeroplanes are already planning to be moved to the Arctic island. North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) announced on Monday, January 19, that its aircraft are due to arrive at Pituffik Space Base – the United States Space Force’s northernmost installation.
NORAD wrote: “Along with aircraft operating from bases in the continental United States and Canada, they will support various long-planned NORAD activities, building on the enduring defence cooperation between the United States and Canada, as well as the Kingdom of Denmark.
“This activity has been coordinated with the Kingdom of Denmark, and all supporting forces operate with the requisite diplomatic clearances.
“The Government of Greenland is also informed of planned activities. NORAD routinely conducts sustained, dispersed operations in the defence of North America, through one or all three NORAD regions (Alaska, Canada, and the continental U.S.).”
