Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)
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News1823-01-2026, 15:58

Danish PM Visits Greenland Amid NATO Arctic Security Push After Trump's Gambit

  • Danish PM Mette Frederiksen visits Nuuk, Greenland, for talks with local leadership following US President Donald Trump's earlier threats regarding the Arctic territory.
  • The visit follows discussions in Brussels between Frederiksen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where they agreed on the need to enhance Arctic security.
  • Trump had previously claimed a "framework" for Greenland's future was established with Rutte, though Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen clarified it was a basis for future negotiations, not a formal agreement.
  • Diplomats from Denmark and the US met in Washington to outline a roadmap for future talks, which will focus on security and be kept low-key to de-dramatize the situation.
  • Both Danish and Greenlandic officials emphasize that Greenland's sovereignty is non-negotiable, but they are open to dialogue on defense and broader security cooperation, including updating a 1951 US military access agreement.

Why It Matters: Danish PM visits Greenland to discuss Arctic security with local leaders and NATO, defusing Trump's past rhetoric.

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