Greenland standoff: Denmark says US ambition to take control remains intact; Nato military presence draws Russia warning

People protest under the slogan “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders” in front of the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark (Picture credit: AP) Denmark has said Washington’s ambition to take control of Greenland remains unchanged, even as European Nato countries began deploying military personnel to the strategic Arctic island, a move that has drawn a sharp […]

Explained: How Greenland fits into Donald Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield

US President Donald Trump said American control of Greenland was “vital” for the Golden Dome defence system, arguing it was needed for US national security and for Nato’s effectiveness.“The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building,” Trump, who has vowed to […]

‘Will boost military presence’: Denmark hits back at US’ Greenland threat; to beef up Arctic defences

Denmark has said it will strengthen its military presence in Greenland and work with NATO allies to increase activity in the Arctic, responding to criticism from the United States that Copenhagen has neglected the defence of the strategically important territory.“We will continue to strengthen our military presence in Greenland, but we will also have an […]

Denmark to host meeting on Arctic security

Representative Image (AI-generated) The leaders of Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway will meet Monday for talks on Arctic security, Denmark’s government said, as US President Donald Trump‘s vies to gain control of Greenland.Trump has repeatedly said the US needs the strategically-located resource-rich Arctic island for security reasons, and has refused to rule […]