President Donald Trump said the US needs Greenland for national security not for its natural resourses.
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News1807-01-2026, 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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