Denmark's foreign minister has expressed a 'fundamental disagreement' with the US regarding Greenland after a recent meeting at the White House. Lars Lokke Rasmussen described the discussions with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as 'frank but constructive,' however, he reiterated that any notion of a US takeover is 'totally unacceptable.' He emphasized that Greenland's interests must come first and that the US's push for ownership of the resource-rich island strains NATO alliances and European relations.
The hour-long talks did not yield concrete agreements, but established a framework for further discussions, including forming a high-level working group to navigate the complexities surrounding Greenland's status and potential military presence on the island. Additionally, Rasmussen acknowledged some valid points made by Trump regarding security in the Arctic, albeit dismissed unfounded claims about the presence of Russian and Chinese warships in Greenland's waters.
Following the talks, Denmark's military initiatives in Greenland are projected to advance in collaboration with allies amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, as countries like Sweden, Germany, and France have stepped up their support in safeguarding the territory. Public sentiment in Greenland remains largely against US control, with recent polls indicating that only a small fraction of its residents support such a shift.
Amid ongoing talks, Trump maintains his stance on acquiring Greenland as a necessity for US national security without ruling out military options to ensure it remains free from foreign powers.
The hour-long talks did not yield concrete agreements, but established a framework for further discussions, including forming a high-level working group to navigate the complexities surrounding Greenland's status and potential military presence on the island. Additionally, Rasmussen acknowledged some valid points made by Trump regarding security in the Arctic, albeit dismissed unfounded claims about the presence of Russian and Chinese warships in Greenland's waters.
Following the talks, Denmark's military initiatives in Greenland are projected to advance in collaboration with allies amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, as countries like Sweden, Germany, and France have stepped up their support in safeguarding the territory. Public sentiment in Greenland remains largely against US control, with recent polls indicating that only a small fraction of its residents support such a shift.
Amid ongoing talks, Trump maintains his stance on acquiring Greenland as a necessity for US national security without ruling out military options to ensure it remains free from foreign powers.
