Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again pushed for US control of Greenland, citing what he called security concerns. 'We very need Greenland from the standpoint of national security and international security, we have to do something with Greenland,' Trump told reporters on Air Force One.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump emphasized the necessity of Greenland for national security, highlighting its importance in the current global security landscape. When asked if the issue was part of any discussions with European leaders or Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump confirmed it was not. He stressed that Greenland's strategic importance has increased with advances in modern weaponry and aviation.

Greenland has been under Danish sovereignty since 1953, but Trump's interest in the island has been fueled by its strategic location and abundant mineral resources. He has not ruled out economic or military measures to secure Greenland, claiming it is critical for "the protection of the free world." Trump's vision of acquiring Greenland has been likened to a "large real estate deal," a comparison he also used regarding his plan to address the Gaza Strip.

Despite Trump's assertions, his ambitions for Greenland have been rejected by Denmark and the island's inhabitants, who firmly oppose any change in sovereignty. The push for control of Greenland reflects Trump's broader strategy of framing geopolitical moves in terms of real estate transactions, a theme consistent with his past proposals.