Vice President JD Vance, along with other officials, is set to visit Greenland amidst White House plans to seize the Arctic territory, causing anger and anxiety among locals and allies. The visit has been downscaled due to opposition. Putin supports Trump's proposed land grab. Greenland's political parties have formed a coalition government to resist the takeover.
Key Points
Vance's visit to Greenland is controversial
Putin supports Trump's desire to take over Greenland
Greenland locals feel betrayed by the U.S.
Greenland political parties form a coalition to resist the takeover
Pros
Access to rare-earth elements, oil, and natural gas in Greenland