Danish, Greenland Leaders Say Trump Is 'Very Serious' About Greenland
At the Munich Security Conference, leaders said President Trump remains intent on acquiring Greenland and that talks between Denmark, Greenland and the US are ongoing.
Overview
At the Munich Security Conference, Denmark's prime minister Mette Frederiksen said she believes President Donald Trump remains "very serious" about acquiring Greenland.
Denmark, Greenland and the United States launched talks in late January to resolve the diplomatic crisis, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the pressure on Greenland is "outrageous" and that Greenlanders feel unsafe, officials said.
NATO said on Feb. 11 it had launched a mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic amid tensions, and its secretary general said he did not discuss Greenland's sovereignty with Trump.
Frederiksen said Denmark will work with the United States but will not compromise on sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that a working group will try to find a solution, officials said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as an alarmed diplomatic dispute, emphasizing Danish and Greenlandic anxiety by foregrounding repeated phrases like "very serious" and "outrageous," highlighting surprise at Trump's announcement, and privileging official reactions over U.S. explanations. Quote selection and lead placement amplify ally unease and question U.S. intentions.
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FAQ
Frederiksen stated at the Munich Security Conference that President Trump remains 'very serious' about acquiring Greenland.
Denmark, Greenland, and the United States launched talks in late January to resolve the diplomatic crisis over Greenland.
Nielsen described the pressure on Greenland as 'outrageous' and said Greenlanders feel unsafe.
NATO launched a mission called 'Arctic Sentry' on Feb. 11 to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, combining exercises like Denmark's Arctic Endurance and Norway's Cold Response, in response to Russia and China's activities.
Denmark will work with the US but will not compromise on Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a working group is being formed to find a solution.
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