The new American government in the White House is expressing its ambitions without improving. President Donald Trump talked about buying Greenland. Although the population there has expressed unhappiness on this matter, the Trump administration is standing on its point. Recently, US Vice President JD Vance reached Greenland, which further strengthened this. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia and new friend of Trump, also said such a thing on the American intention, which is in favor of the white house.
So, to strengthen the new friendship, Putin is talking about this, or there was any tension in Greenland and Russia, which they started making different statements to help?
What is the recent thing
Giving speech in Murmansk, the largest city of Arctic Circle, Putin said- It would be a big mistake if the new US administration is considered to be loud. Nothing like that. The US wants this from the 19th century. Even after the second world war, he tried to buy Greenland from Denmark. He has large plans on Greenland, whose roots are historical. It is natural that he has geographical, strategic and economic interest in the Arctic.
But there is another aspect of Putin’s statements.
Till now it has been the strongest country in the Arctic. It may affect it after American influx. He is also worried about this somewhere. Amidst Putin speech, it is not forgotten to clear that even though they are not teasing anyone in the Arctic, their eyes are on it. And if needed, they will also increase their military strength.
What does it mean
Putin is seen riding two boats. He is also supporting the idea of ​​Greenland on one side to maintain his friendship with Trump, on the other hand it is also feared that Russia does not lose its strength even with Arctic. One aspect is also that Russia wants America to invest in the entire Arctic with it so that natural resources can be benefited. Dimitrev, Chief Officer of Russian Direct Investment Fund, said that he wants a joint investment in the icy area.
What is the history of Russia and Greenland
Two-thirds of Greenland falls in Arctic and this is the area that Russia considers strategic importance. In an interview with VOA, Denmark’s analyst said that the smallest route towards the US for Russian missiles goes through Greenland. Russia made heavy military investments in the region since the time of the Cold War. Let us know that Russia currently has the longest Arctic coast in the world, which passes through its northern border.
To handle this, Moscow has made a very modern military base there. Apart from this, he has more than 40 icebreaker ships which can prove to be effective in a war situation there. Overall, in a strategic point of view, Russia is the most powerful here.
Is Moscow also in Greenland
He has no official presence in Greenland, but many times he was accused that he also has his intelligence activities here. For example, in the year 2019, Denmark accused Moscow that he was running a detective mission through his intelligence agency in Greenland. Many scientific teams from Russia go to Greenland for research, it has also been surrounded that it may be a way of spy or military survey.
What is the part of America in Arctic right now
Greenland is opposing America, but there has been an American air base since the second world war. Apart from this, the US is a member of the Arctic Council and has some sea areas there. His largest state in Arctic is Alaska.
Where is Greenland and what is the political situation
The island, situated between the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans, was discovered in the 10th century, after which an attempt was made to settle the European colony here, but the situation there was so difficult that the possession was abandoned. Later around the 14th century, a union of Denmark and Norway was formed here, which jointly ruled it.
Who lives in Greenland
In terms of expansion, the population of the world’s 12th largest country is about 60 thousand. In these, the local population is called Inuet, which speaks Danish language, but their culture is different from Denmark. This country is not a special source of income in this country filled with snow and rocks, except tourists. Inuet shopkeepers earn money by selling show-pieces made from local cakes, icy fish and randier horn. These tribes belong to the Mongols are also called Eskimo, who can live even after eating raw meat in very cold weather.
In the 19th century, Denmark was controlled. Even now this system is somewhat like this. Greenland is currently an autonomous country that comes under Denmark. There is its own government but the Danish government sees things like big issues, foreign policy.
Why America wants possession
During the Cold War, its strategic importance emerged. America then made its air base here so that it would be easy to monitor neighbors. Let us know that from where Greenland is settled, US Russia, China and even North Korea can not only monitor the activity, but can also stop it. Similarly, he can also send missiles from here to Asia or Europe.
The second reason is that Greenland Mineral-Rich is a country. As the Arctic ice is melting due to global warming, the mining of minerals and energy resources here is also increasing. Here are all those minerals, which are used in weapons with mobile phones and electric vehicles. Currently, China is a big supplier of these minerals. America wants to be ahead in this queue.
Melting ice around Greenland can open new sea trade routes, which can affect global trade and geopolitical balance. Sea passes passing through Greenland can remain open for longer a year due to rapid melting ice in the Arctic. Instead of the trade routes tried so far, these routes will reduce the distance between Europe and Asia.
When and when the US expressed the intention to buy Greenland
In the year 1867, the then Andrew Johnson administration offered to take both Greenland and Iceland. This was the time when he bought Alaska from Russia. In this sequence, he tied him up that he will also get these parts. But Denmark refused.
– In the year 1946, President Harry S. Truman wanted to take Greenland instead of $ 100 million. This was just after the second world war. Denmark was not so strong. The US even talked about giving him gold worth a hundred million dollars, but he still did not agree.
– Trump said to publicly buy Greenland in his first term. Even called him a real estate deal, but this time it could not happen. Angry Trump canceled his fixed journey there.