Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the US is “not going to” ever acquire Greenland — and added that even discussing the prospect, as President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly, is a “waste” of time.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected the notion of the US acquiring Greenland, labelling it a futile discussion. His statements addressed former President Donald Trump's suggestions, emphasizing the importance of alliances and Greenland’s autonomy under Denmark.
Signing off as America's top diplomat, Antony Blinken was feted Wednesday by ally France -- and forced to brush aside bombastic remarks by incoming president Donald Trump. But as Blinken looked to highlight President Joe Biden's efforts to nurture alliances,
During a visit to Paris, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken played down Donald Trump's threats of annexation with regard to Greenland. "It's not a
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, warning such a move would alienate allies. Trump reiterated plans for potential U.S. control over the Arctic island for national security reasons.
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Paris, where Emmanuel Macron was presenting him with the Légion d'honneur.
Despite bellicose language from President-elect Donald Trump, a US takeover of Greenland will never occur, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday in Paris.
PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday dismissed President-elect Donald Trump's interest in taking over Greenland, saying it was "obviously not a good" idea and that it would not happen.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came a day after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to use “economic force” and not military force to take over Canada.
Signing off as America's top diplomat, Antony Blinken was feted Wednesday by ally France – and forced to brush aside bombastic remarks by incoming president Donald Trump.
Lebanon’s parliament elected its army chief, JOSEPH AOUN, as the country’s new head of state in a development that’s seen as a sign of Iran-backed group Hezbollah’s diminished influence in the country.