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The United States is considering paying $10,000-$100,000 to each Greenland resident, as a bid to encourage the annexation of the self-governing island nation from the Kingdom of Denmark. According to reports from Reuters, which quotes US officials and aides from the White House, the audacious project is likely to cost around $6 billion to a population of roughly 57,000.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the idea of the acquisition of Greenland had been around for a long time, as far back as the 1st term of Donald Trump. "The president has been very open and clear with all of you and the world that he views it as in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region," &nbsp;said Leavitt.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a closed briefing that the recent threat of military action was to Greenland towards negotiation for a potential purchase. He is about to meet his counterpart in Denmark in the coming week to discuss Greenland.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renee-nicole-good-ice-shooting-minnesota-protests-merchandise-1767942504583">Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇺🇸🇬🇱🇩🇰 Senator John Kennedy on Greenland: “Even a modestly intelligent ninth grader knows that to invade Greenland would be weapons-grade stupid. President Trump is not weapons-grade stupid, nor is Marco Rubio. They do not plan to invade Greenland” <a href="https://t.co/9hxtIKdpWj">pic.twitter.com/9hxtIKdpWj</a>&mdash; HOT SPOT (@HotSpotHotSpot) <a href="https://twitter.com/HotSpotHotSpot/status/2009274288772198761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US needs its presence for security reasons, but the United States already has permission to extend its military presence in Greenland. Since 1951, the United States and Greenland have had an agreement with the U.S. “to improve and generally to fit the area for military use” and “construct, install, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment” in Greenland.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-taiwan-up-to-xi-venezuela-no-precedent-macron-warning-1767939120767">Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent</a>For the majority of 2025, European nations continued to plead with the United States for European security from Russia on the Eastern Front. But Trump's renewed interest in the Western Front can wreck the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance. Surprisingly, when European leaders met with US representatives in Paris for Ukraine Security measures, there was no discussion of Venezuela or Greenland.&nbsp;Experts at the think tank Chatham House believe a conflict within NATO is inevitable. “The pandering to Trump has been an element of our strategy over the last year, leaving observers hoping, but not entirely trusting, that another element of the strategy is preparing urgently for the final rupture with the United States,” said Keir Giles, Eurasia expert at Chatham House.&nbsp;

The US considers paying $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident to encourage annexation from Denmark, raising NATO and Arctic security concerns.

The United States is considering paying $10,000-$100,000 to each Greenland resident, as a bid to encourage the annexation of the self-governing island nation from the Kingdom of Denmark. According to reports from Reuters, which quotes US officials and aides from the White House, the audacious project is likely to cost around $6 billion to a population of roughly 57,000. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the idea of the acquisition of Greenland had been around for a long time, as far back as the 1st term of Donald Trump. "The president has been very open and clear with all of you and the world that he views it as in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region," said Leavitt. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a closed briefing that the recent threat of military action was to Greenland towards negotiation for a potential purchase. He is about to meet his counterpart in Denmark in the coming week to discuss Greenland. Also Read: Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online

US considers paying $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident to encourage annexation from Denmark, raising NATO and Arctic security concerns.

US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $375 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, in a package that includes HIMARS precision rocket launchers, cluster munitions, and light tactical vehicles.

"The United States is committed to Ukraine's defence against Russia's brutal aggression," Blinken said in a statement, adding Washington would "deploy this new assistance as quickly as possible."

The package includes "munitions and support" for HIMARS, cluster and artillery munitions, artillery armoured and light vehicles, small arms, and "anti-armor" weapons, such as the Javelin and TOW missiles, as well as AT-4 anti-tank rockets.

Under President Joe Biden, the United States has provided around $175 billion in both military and economic assistance to Ukraine since Russia's February 2022 invasion.

Also included in the latest package are "spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation."

The United States' November 5 election could spell a shift for Kyiv's key military backer.

Donald Trump, who is running again for president, has called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky the "greatest salesman on Earth."

"Every time Zelensky comes to the United States, he walks away with $100 billion," Trump said this week, claiming "we're stuck in that war unless I'm president."

Blinken reiterated Washington's support for Kyiv, adding that "the United States and the international coalition, we have assembled, will continue to stand with Ukraine."

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $375 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, in a package that includes HIMARS precision rocket launchers, cluster munitions, and light tactical vehicles.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $375 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, in a package that includes HIMARS precision rocket launchers, cluster munitions, and light tactical vehicles. "The United States is committed to Ukraine's defence against Russia's brutal aggression," Blinken said in a statement, adding Washington would "deploy this new assistance as quickly as possible." The package includes "munitions and support" for HIMARS, cluster and artillery munitions, artillery armoured and light vehicles, small arms, and "anti-armor" weapons, such as the Javelin and TOW missiles, as well as AT-4 anti-tank rockets. Under President Joe Biden, the United States has provided around $175 billion in both military and economic assistance to Ukraine since Russia's February 2022 invasion. Also included in the latest package are "spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation." The United States' November 5 election could spell a shift for Kyiv's key military backer. Donald Trump, who is running again for president, has called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky the "greatest salesman on Earth." "Every time Zelensky comes to the United States, he walks away with $100 billion," Trump said this week, claiming "we're stuck in that war unless I'm president." Blinken reiterated Washington's support for Kyiv, adding that "the United States and the international coalition, we have assembled, will continue to stand with Ukraine." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US announces $375 million in military aid to Ukraine, to supply HIMARS rocket launchers, cluster munitions

The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan. The U.S. State department in a statement said that secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and "expressed concern regarding china's continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan".

US President Joe Biden, Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet virtually

The European Union has censured a US decision to label Yemen's Houthis as terrorists. US State Secretary Mike Pompeo had made this announcement on Sunday.

EU slams US for labelling Yemen's Houthis as terrorists

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Student revolts, Green Movement, Mahsa Amini uprising: Iran’s biggest protests since the Islamic Revolution

US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over

US announces $375 million in military aid to Ukraine, to supply HIMARS rocket launchers, cluster munitions

US President Joe Biden, Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet virtually

EU slams US for labelling Yemen's Houthis as terrorists