Denmark Vows Force to Defend Greenland Amid US Threats

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Firstpost•08-01-2026, 18:42
Denmark Vows Force to Defend Greenland Amid US Threats
- •Denmark warns it will use military force to defend Greenland against any US attempt to seize the autonomous territory, following President Trump's revival of the idea.
- •The White House confirmed Trump is still considering military intervention for Greenland, which Denmark views as a direct threat.
- •Danish defense ministry stated troops have Cold War-era rules allowing them to "immediately take up the fight" without waiting for orders if Greenland is attacked.
- •European leaders, including France, have rallied behind Denmark, criticizing any US takeover as unprecedented and potentially damaging to NATO.
- •A high-level meeting between US, Danish, and Greenlandic ministers is scheduled to de-escalate tensions, despite a Greenlandic opposition leader suggesting direct talks with the US.
Why It Matters: Denmark asserts military defense of Greenland against US acquisition threats, escalating a diplomatic crisis.
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