Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet Danish officials regarding US interest in Greenland amid renewed discussions on acquiring the island for strategic security reasons against China and Russia.
Key Points
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio intends to meet Danish officials next week to discuss US interest in Greenland.
- President Trump has expressed his administration's intention to acquire Greenland to enhance US security against Arctic threats from China and Russia.
- European leaders and NATO allies have expressed concern about potential US acquisition threatening the alliance and Greenland's self-governance.
- Denmark has agreements allowing US military access, but warned that annexation of Greenland could lead to termination and erosion of international norms.
