- January 21, 2026
- 5:12 pm
- World News
Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum unexpectedly received a geopolitical shake-up.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared from the Davos stage that he wants to immediately start negotiations to purchase Greenland. Without lengthy preludes and diplomatic niceties — directly and publicly.
According to Trump, Denmark is “too weak” to ensure the island’s security. Greenland, as he put it, is necessary for the United States not for resources, but for international security.
“This huge, unprotected island is essentially part of North America. It’s our territory,” he stated, adding that the U.S. “acted foolishly” by returning Greenland to Denmark after World War II.
Trump emphasized that he respects the people of Greenland and Denmark, but believes that no country can protect the island better than the U.S. In his logic, Greenland is a key point for deploying a missile defense system that should cover not only America but also Canada.
He reminded that during World War II, it was American forces that protected the island and accused Copenhagen of ingratitude. Trump separately noted Greenland’s strategic position — at the intersection of U.S., Russian, and Chinese interests.
“I want to immediately conduct negotiations for the United States to acquire Greenland,” he said, clarifying that it is about transferring the island, not leasing or expanding cooperation.
At the same time, the U.S. president tried to soften the tone, stating that he does not intend to use force.
“We do not want to apply military pressure. We are simply asking to be given Greenland,” Trump said, adding with irony: “I have a small request. I’m just asking for a piece of ice.”
However, immediately after this, he made it clear that economic pressure remains an acceptable tool. Amid the sharp rhetoric of the White House, a wave of sell-offs swept through global markets the day before. Trump himself acknowledged the losses, confusing Greenland with Iceland in the process of explanations.
“Yesterday, our stock market fell for the first time because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a considerable amount,” he explained to journalists.
Trump then turned to allies. According to him, the U.S. needs strong partners, not weak ones. He urged Europe to “be strong” and move in the same political direction as his administration. At the same time, the president expressed doubt about the allies’ readiness to fight for the U.S., noting that America, unlike them, is always ready to help.
Trump generally did not like the European course. He criticized the EU for its migration policy, deindustrialization, and “green” energy, specifically mentioning wind power plants as a symbol of the wrong choice.
The topic of the war in Ukraine was not left out. Trump again stated that the conflict would not have occurred if Joe Biden had not won the 2020 election. According to him, he warned Putin that Ukraine was a “sore spot,” but the invasion became possible precisely after the change of power in the U.S.
Trump also spoke about a conversation with the Russian leader, in which he allegedly admitted that he could not resolve the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for years, whereas the Trump administration managed to do so.
The head of the White House stated that resolving the war in Ukraine is Europe’s task, and the U.S. is involved in the process only for humanitarian reasons. He claims that just last month, about 31,000 military personnel from both sides died in Ukraine.
“I just want to stop this. It doesn’t help the U.S., but these are young people, human souls,” Trump said, confirming that he plans to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday.
Trump arrived in Davos late. After takeoff, the presidential plane was forced to return to the U.S. due to a technical malfunction, and only after changing aircraft was he able to continue his journey to Switzerland.
Trump’s Davos speech showed that his foreign policy is still built on direct pressure, demonstrative toughness, and personal deals — from Ukraine to Greenland. It is in this context that NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency operates today, recording how the global agenda and the language of world politics are changing.
