Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
Summary
Donald Trump says the United States has struck a deal with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington permanent control over security in the territory, aimed at blocking Russia and China from establishing bases or military presence there. Denmark and Greenland welcomed the agreement, but key details remain unclear as tensions over Arctic strategy continue.
Key Points
- Trump said the agreement gives the United States permanent control over Greenland’s security and prevents adversaries from setting up bases or making sensitive investments there.
- Denmark and Greenland said they would sign the deal next week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, while Copenhagen said its sovereignty remains intact.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it an agreement that recognizes Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.
- The deal comes amid broader NATO tensions over Russia and China’s growing interest in the Arctic, with reports that the US wants to expand its military presence in Greenland.
