U.S. Vice president J.D. Vance. © Getty Images / Alex Wong
The United States expects to participate in Greenland's natural resources as compensation for providing the island with “military protection”, stated Vice president J.D. Vance, referring to the alleged threat from Russia and China to the Danish autonomous territory. Moscow and Beijing have repeatedly denied any interest in the Arctic island.
In a Thursday interview with Newsmax Vance argued that American power is the only deterrent to abroad aggression in the Arctic.
"We want to share the wealth of this beautiful land, rich in minerals and resources that we fundamentally protect" said Vance.
"What prevents Russia or China from invading Greenland?
Is that the power of Denmark?
Although I love Denmark, no.
This is the power of the United States of America” – he claimed.
Vance besides stated that taking control of the Arctic is strategical for the United States, otherwise "The full rocket defence strategy could be destabilised"What would make Americans "less safe".
His comments followed the announcement by US president Donald Trump that ‘framework conditions’ Greenland agreements, negotiated with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, are ready for discussion and would supply the US "full military access we need".
The proposed framework is reported to grant the United States ‘swinging bases’ on the island and accelerated rights to extract uncommon earth minerals.
Both Moscow and Beijing consistently and unequivocally deny any intention to invade or claim their rights to the autonomous territory of Denmark.
Russian president Vladimir Putin stated that the dispute over Greenland “definitely not applicable to us’, and abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow said Washington ‘He is well aware’, that neither Russia nor China have specified plans.
Beijing has previously besides condemned the usage of Russia and China as "pretext’ to grow Washington in the Arctic.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/631404-iran-zelensky-clown/
