Greenland Disagreement Persists After US Talks; Working Group Formed

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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 03:53
Greenland Disagreement Persists After US Talks; Working Group Formed
- •Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
- •A "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland's future remains, with Trump advocating for a US takeover of the Danish Arctic territory.
- •Both sides agreed to establish a high-level working group to explore common ground and address US security concerns while respecting Denmark's sovereignty.
- •A Quinnipiac University poll indicates strong public opposition in the US to taking Greenland by military force, with mixed views on purchasing it.
- •US Special Envoy Jeff Landry plans to engage directly with Greenlanders, despite Trump's stance, and will attend a dogsled race in March.
Why It Matters: Despite ongoing US demands for Greenland, Denmark and Greenland maintain sovereignty while agreeing to dialogue.
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