Greenland

EU defense chief: U.S. invasion of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

If the United States were to seize Greenland by force, it would mark the end of NATO, European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius said at a security conference in Sweden, Reuters reported on Jan. 12.

12 January, 05:33 PM

EU may trade Greenland access to lock U.S. security guarantees for Kyiv

The European Union could consider allowing a stronger U.S. presence in Greenland in exchange for firm American security guarantees for Ukraine, Politico reported on Jan. 7, citing an unnamed European diplomat.

12 January, 08:53 AM

Danish PM stands firm against US proposal to annex Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly opposed the U.S. suggestion to annex Greenland during her visit, CNN reports on April 4.

4 April 2025, 12:54 PM

Denmark outraged as Trump and Rutte discuss possible annexation of Greenland

Rasmus Jarlov, head of Denmark’s Defense Committee, sharply condemned discussions about the possible annexation of Greenland between U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

14 March 2025, 11:08 AM

Greenland's Prime Minister rejects Trump’s idea of buying the island

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede said the island is not for sale, responding to comments by Donald Trump, The Guardian reports on March 5.

5 March 2025, 05:12 PM

EU military chief suggests European troops in Greenland for stronger regional stability

It makes sense to deploy both American and EU troops to Greenland, Robert Brieger, head of the European Union Military Committee, said, as quoted by Politico.

27 January 2025, 10:17 AM

Trump claims US will take Greenland, says islanders ‘want to be with us’

Former US President Donald Trump believes the United States will take control of Greenland. He made the statement while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, BBC reported Jan. 26.

26 January 2025, 12:10 PM

Zelenskyy on Trump’s U.S. expansion plans: ‘At Russia’s expense? Why not!’

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about expanding U.S. territory during a meeting with the International Media Council in Davos on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 12:09 PM

Trump’s tariffs shake markets: Dollar gains on euro, slips against yen

The US dollar gained against the euro and British pound while weakening against the yen during trading on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 10:57 AM

Greenland’s leader calls for independence: ‘We’re neither Danish nor American’

Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized the island’s desire for independence while maintaining strong ties with the U.S. and Denmark, Politico reported on Jan. 16.

17 January 2025, 11:56 AM

J.D. Vance eyes Greenland deal, rules out military force

U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, part of Donald Trump’s incoming administration, told Fox News on Jan. 7 that the United States has no need to use military force in Greenland but suggested “a deal could be made” regarding the island.

13 January 2025, 12:13 PM

Danish officials concerned by Trump’s remarks on Greenland

US President-elect Donald Trump’s discussions about Greenland joining the United States are now taken more seriously than in 2019, CNN reported on Jan. 8, with Denmark reportedly alarmed by his intentions, according to the outlet’s sources.

9 January 2025, 12:06 PM

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