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Denmark Vows to Defend Greenland Amid Renewed US Claims
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark will defend every inch of its territory, including the semi‑autonomous island of Greenland, and stressed that Greenland is not for sale. She made the remarks at the NATO summit in Turkey after President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States should have control over the island, calling Greenland a "big problem" for the US. In response, Denmark has drafted plans to destroy airfields in Greenland should an American invasion occur. The European Commission also backed Denmark, stating that decisions about Greenland belong to Greenlanders and Danes. Trump has continued to publicise his interest in acquiring Greenland, linking it to broader U.S. strategic goals such as securing the Thule air base and countering Chinese influence.
The dispute has raised concerns about NATO's collective defence commitments and the sovereignty of Danish territory, with the EU and NATO allies reaffirming support for Denmark’s position.
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Denmark · Donald Trump · Greenland · Mette Frederiksen · NATO · Stephen Miller
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission said decisions about Greenland are for Greenlanders and Danes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Denmark has drafted plans to destroy airfields in Greenland if the United States attempts an invasion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Frederiksen stated that Greenland is not for sale.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mette Frederiksen said Denmark will defend every inch of its territory, including Greenland.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump has publicly suggested the United States should acquire Greenland. www.richtvx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump said Greenland is a big problem for the United States and should be under U.S. control.