U.S. Special Envoy Jeff Landry stated that Washington must rebuild its presence in Greenland to counter potential Chinese or Russian influence. The U.S. previously operated 17 military facilities on the Arctic island during the Cold War.

US special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry said on Wednesday Washington needed to rebuild its presence on the Arctic island, where the United States once operated 17 military facilities during the Cold War. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued US control of Greenland is vital to prevent China or Russia gaining influence.