🌍 On January 13, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen joined forces to firmly reject any US claims over Greenland, sending shockwaves through NATO.
According to Frederiksen, “Borders must not be changed by force, and one people cannot be bought. Small countries should not fear large ones.” She emphasized this is about defending the global order built by past generations.
Greenland's Nielsen added that Greenland “does not want to be part of the United States.” He stressed a preference for peaceful dialogue, respect for international law, and the right to self-determination.
Today, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt head to Washington to meet US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. These talks come after President Trump's repeated pursuit to obtain Greenland.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned any US move on Greenland would be “unprecedented in NATO history.” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said members are exploring response options, though details remain under wraps.
Nordic solidarity is strong: Norway's Jonas Gahr Store and Sweden's Ulf Kristersson voiced support on social media, underlining that decisions about Greenland rest with Denmark and Greenland.
Quick recap: Greenland is the world's largest island, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The US maintains a military base there. The standoff highlights sovereignty, power dynamics, and the future of Arctic politics. ❄️
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Denmark, Greenland reject U.S. claims, NATO faces 'unprecedented' rift
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