Nordic Nations Firmly Reject US Claims on Greenland Amid Trump's Acquisition Threat

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News18•07-01-2026, 19:37
Nordic Nations Firmly Reject US Claims on Greenland Amid Trump's Acquisition Threat
- •Nordic Foreign Ministers rejected any US claim over Greenland, emphasizing its self-determination and international law.
- •The statement came amid Donald Trump's threat to acquire Greenland, which his press secretary called a 'national security priority'.
- •Nordic countries, including Denmark, affirmed strong support for NATO's Arctic presence and increased security investments.
- •They stressed that Greenland's future is for Denmark and Greenland alone to decide, based on the UN Charter and inviolability of borders.
- •Greenland is strategically important due to untapped rare earth deposits, key polar routes, and its location on a vital missile path.
Why It Matters: Nordic nations firmly reject US claims on Greenland, asserting its self-determination and strategic importance.
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