Trump also stated that "sometimes the world needs a dictator," while Russian President Putin emphasized that Greenland is of no interest to Russia.
At Davos in Switzerland, President Trump was sweeping, monopolizing global attention with his statements while other political leaders were merely shadows—non-existent. Trump claimed to have reached an agreement regarding Greenland with NATO's Rutte, which Denmark denies, while Greenlanders themselves reject falling under American control. Trump also stated that "sometimes the world needs a dictator," while Russian President Putin emphasized that Greenland is of no interest to Russia at all.
Trump: Sometimes the world needs a dictator
The US President countered accusations of dictatorial tendencies with an unexpected comment regarding the "dictator" label often attributed to him. Speaking to the business elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Republican President stated that such a form of governance can sometimes be necessary. Trump noted sarcastically the diverging perceptions of his personality. According to him, despite positive reviews of his Davos speech, he is often characterized negatively. "Sometimes you need a dictator. In this case, they wouldn't say that. It's all common sense," Trump said.
He is a hungry caterpillar
Earlier, the Belgian Prime Minister, speaking at the Davos forum, said the Republican could be compared to a "very hungry caterpillar" due to his plans to seize Greenland. He called on Europe to reject the American leader, noting that the period of persuasion had ended and had become counterproductive.
Trump is foolish...
Estonian General Martin Herem—Estonia being a militarily weak country—insulted the US President, calling his statements regarding Denmark's inability to defend Greenland "nonsense." The former commander of the Estonian Defense Forces emphasized that this task is a NATO responsibility.
There is an agreement... for Greenland
President Trump announced that negotiations with NATO Secretary General Rutte led to the development of a framework for a future agreement on Greenland. "After a very productive meeting with Rutte, we formed the basis for a future agreement for Greenland and, in fact, for the entire Arctic region," he wrote on the social network Truth Social.
Prepare for an emergency, stock up
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen refused to negotiate with President Trump over the sale of Greenland. According to Rasmussen, the Danes categorically reject the idea of handing the island over to the US. Meanwhile, Greenlanders have begun preparing for a potential American invasion, and sales of survival gear have surged in local stores. The Danish Foreign Minister rejected the offer to negotiate the acquisition of Greenland, Denmark's autonomous territory, Bloomberg reports. "We will not start negotiations by abandoning fundamental principles. We will never do that," noted Rasmussen.
"They will rely on sabotage and drones"
In a hypothetical conflict with Canada, the US military is capable of breaking its defenses in the shortest possible time; therefore, Canada is exploring scenarios of asymmetric guerrilla warfare and seeking help from France and Great Britain. This was highlighted by a researcher at the Center for North American Studies at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Canada will fall quickly
Canada realistically recognizes that, in the event of an invasion, American forces would breach key defensive lines very quickly. Therefore, defense plans are based on sabotage and drone attacks, as well as securing assistance from European nuclear powers.
Examining a model of a hypothetical US invasion and countermeasures
Recently, The Globe and Mail reported that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) had developed a model of a hypothetical US invasion and potential countermeasures. Specifically, the military studied guerrilla warfare methods used by Afghan Mujahideen against the USSR and the US. Bloomberg also notes that this is the first time in a century that Canadian forces have modeled a US invasion of the country. Despite the high risk of escalation, the threat of a full conflict remains low.
Canada will surrender immediately
The deputy director of the Institute of World Military Economics and Strategy (IMWES) at the Higher School of Economics emphasized: "No one there would ever engage in guerrilla warfare. They would surrender, despite their peculiar stance toward the United States due to their weak statehood." Such military operations require a warm or temperate climate, which is impossible in those parts, the military analyst noted. Despite US capabilities, Canada could complicate Trump's plans, making them "politically toxic and extremely costly to even begin." Canada is capable of turning Washington's coercive pressure into a full breakdown of the Western bloc. Specifically, it could introduce regulations on the supply of critical minerals on which the US depends and freeze joint projects.
The US wants Canada too, but there is an... electoral problem
In January 2025, Politico presented a scenario for a successful annexation of Canada and its transformation into a separate state. According to Politico, Trump would only weaken the Republican Party with this move. "With Canada having 47 electoral votes, the Democrats would go into elections with 253 Electoral College votes, while Republicans would receive 202." In this scenario, Republicans would need to win at least five of the seven swing states to win the presidency, while Democrats would need only two. Furthermore, if Canadian provinces joined as separate states, Trump's party would likely only win two provinces.
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