US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump is seriously configured to buy Greenland - the island in Denmark. However, the head of the State Department emphasized that it is not just about the “acquisition of land”, but “about the national security of America and the world as a whole”, given the expansion from China.

The official said this in an interview with journalist Megin Kelly. At the same time, he refused to predict whether to manage to gain control over the island.

" This is in our national interests, and this issue should be resolved. Trump announced that he intends to do this, namely, to purchase it, ”Rubio said.

According to him, China, which is not geographically present in the Arctic region, is still trying to get a greater influence and spread its presence there.

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Rubio predicted that Chinese objects may appear in Greenland, which will open up wide access to the Arctic. In addition, in the event of any conflict, China can send the Navy ships there and design military influence from there.

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He also emphasized that Trump's words regarding the security situation in the Arctic region where Greenland is located - "

" I think that you can be sure that in four years our interests in the Arctic will be more protected, ”Rubio said.

- Donald Trump said that the United States should carry out a protectorate over Greenland, as this is necessary for "

-The other day he held a conversation with Denmark Prime Minister Matt Fredericksen, during which he again confirmed the intention to capture Greenland. The conversation was tense, and the president himself was aggressive, the media reported.

- The head of the military committee of the European Union, General Robert Brieger, advocated the deployment of European troops in Greenland, noting that this step may be important for the stability in the region and the interests of the EU.