Daily brief
European leaders have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling it a form of 'new imperialism' and a UK leader labeling the approach as 'bullying'. The dispute has become a major topic ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Trump confirmed Greenland will be discussed. A U.S. trade official suggested the president's comments might be a tactic to set the stage for future negotiations.
Greenland's Prime Minister has urged residents to prepare, stating a military conflict 'can’t be ruled out' amid the U.S. takeover threats.
The UAE and Belarus have accepted an offer to join a 'Board of Peace' proposed by Trump, while Norway and the UK have voiced concerns over the initiative.
Denmark has threatened to seize land under Russian embassy buildings, according to the Russian ambassador, who also stated Denmark is 'obsessed with confronting Russia'.
A U.S. House Democrat has called President Trump 'extremely mentally ill' following his Greenland remarks and urged his removal via the 25th Amendment.