Political debate has flared up in Denmark after Socialist People's Party MP Carsten Henge announced that he might ask Russia for help in defending Greenland in the event of aggressive actions by the United States. In a social media post, Henge said that in the current situation of extreme escalation and tension, Denmark might consider such a move, as he believes Russia is not interested in Greenland becoming part of the United States.

"I am sure that our request will be heard, because Russia will not allow Greenland to become part of the United States. It is as disadvantageous for Russia as it is for us," — Henge wrote.

However, two hours after it was published, the post was deleted, raising further questions and speculation in political circles.

Henge's comments come amid recent comments by US President-elect Donald Trump about the need for Washington to own and control Greenland, which Trump called "an absolute necessity" for national security and freedom around the world.

These statements provoked a sharp reaction both in Denmark and in Greenland itself. Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede stressed that the island is not for sale and will never be sold.

"Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and we will never be for sale. We must not lose our long fight for freedom," — Egede said.

Danish politicians also expressed their indignation. Member of Parliament Rasmus Jarlov called it unacceptable that an allied country dreams of seizing control over Danish territory. Karsten Henge spoke on DR about the "cynical nature of the superpower's policy."

Against this backdrop, Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede declared in his New Year's address that he wanted to achieve independence from Denmark. He stressed that cooperation with Denmark had not led to complete equality and that it was time to create our own future.

"We don't want to be Danish or American, we want to be Greenlanders. The status quo is no longer an option. We need to find another way," — Egede noted at a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Greenland, with its significant natural resources and strategic location in the Arctic, has long attracted the attention of world powers. In 2019, Trump already floated the idea of ​​buying the island, which also caused a backlash in Denmark and Greenland.

In response to Trump's latest statements, Denmark announced plans to increase defense spending, especially in the Arctic region, to ensure the security of its territories. The Danish defense minister noted that the country is ready to work with the United States to ensure the security of Greenland, but stressed that any territorial claims are unacceptable.