United States President Donald Trump emphasized on Wednesday that acquiring Greenland is a necessity for international security. "We have to have it," Trump told reporters, reaffirming his administration's interest in the Arctic territory. His statement comes ahead of a scheduled visit to Greenland by Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.

The planned visit has sparked backlash from local Greenlandic authorities, who described the move as a provocation. Denmark, which governs Greenland, has also responded firmly. Danish Prime Minister stated that she would resist any perceived pressure from the United States to cede the island, pushing back against what she viewed as an assertive move by the Trump administration.

Despite the opposition, Trump claimed that the people of Greenland would not object to annexation by the United States. This controversial stance has reignited global discussions about the island's geopolitical value and the implications of such a move on international diplomacy.

In addition to discussing Greenland, Trump addressed the ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning the conflict in Ukraine. He reported that “great strides” have been made in moving towards a resolution, though no specific details were provided during his remarks.

The developments highlight the Trump administration’s continued focus on strategic territorial interests and assertive foreign policy measures, with both Greenland and Ukraine becoming focal points of the president’s recent commentary.