Washington, Jan 20 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump has associated his desire to acquire Greenland with his disappointment in not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, informing Norway’s Prime Minister that he no longer felt obliged to focus on "purely of Peace," amid rising tensions between the United States and its European allies regarding the Arctic territory.

The communication, revealed over the weekend by an official in the prime minister’s office and initially reported by PBS, showed Trump directly linking his grievance over the Nobel Peace Prize to his assertive position on Greenland.

A senior administration official later verified the authenticity of the letter to IANS.

“Considering your Country decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize for having halted 8 Wars, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be a priority, but can now contemplate what is good and proper for the United States,” Trump stated.

Trump also challenged Denmark’s claim to Greenland, which is a self-governing territory within the Danish Kingdom, and asserted extensive security demands.

“There are no written records; it’s merely that a boat arrived there centuries ago, but we also had boats landing there,” he wrote.

“I have contributed more to NATO than anyone else since its inception, and now, NATO should reciprocate for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you!” he added.

The White House defended the president’s viewpoint by framing it as a national security issue.

“President Trump believes Greenland is a strategically significant location that is vital for national security, and he is confident that the Greenlanders would benefit from being protected by the United States against modern threats in the Arctic region,” stated White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly to IANS.

According to copies of the correspondence, Trump’s message was a reply to an earlier text from Store, co-signed by Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb. The two European leaders advocated for de-escalation and requested a direct conversation with Trump. “We believe we should all work to reduce tensions and de-escalate, as there is so much occurring around us that necessitates our unity,” they wrote.

After receiving Trump’s reply, Store reiterated that Norway has consistently clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize is bestowed by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government. “Regarding the Nobel Peace Prize, I have repeatedly explained to Trump what is well known,” he said.

This exchange has intensified a rapidly escalating dispute over Greenland that has grown over the past week. Trump has persistently vowed to “acquire” Greenland and has threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European nations resisting a US takeover of the island.

Greenland has been a part of the Danish Kingdom for over 300 years. Denmark has dismissed Trump’s demands, asserting it lacks the authority to sell the territory and that Greenland’s population of approximately 57,000 will determine their own future.

Opposition on the island has become increasingly apparent. Recently, hundreds of Greenlanders marched through the snowy streets of Nuuk, the capital, chanting slogans like “No means no” and “Greenland is already great.”

In recent days, Denmark and other European countries have worked to strengthen their presence on the island. Danish soldiers in green camouflage have been spotted patrolling central Nuuk, while a Danish warship capable of navigating ice has been deployed along the coastline.

A high-level trilateral meeting last week involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, hosted by Vice President JD Vance in Washington, did not yield a breakthrough. Danish and Greenlandic officials stated that a working group has been established to explore potential solutions.

The Trump administration subsequently announced that discussions would commence on the “acquisition of Greenland,” a statement that heightened concern in Greenland, Denmark, and across Europe.