US-Denmark Clash Over Greenland: 'Fundamental Disagreement' Persists After High-Level Talks

• US officials JD Vance and Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Vivian Motzfeldt regarding US interest in Greenland.
• Denmark maintains a "fundamental disagreement" with US President Trump's ambition to acquire Greenland, calling it "totally unacceptable."
• Trump asserts Greenland is "crucial" for US national security, questioning Denmark's defense capabilities in the Arctic against Russian and Chinese interests.
• Despite no breakthrough, a high-level working group will be formed to discuss Greenland's future; Denmark and Greenland are open to more US military bases.
• European allies like Sweden, France, and Germany are offering support to Denmark for Greenland's security amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.

Why It Matters: US and Denmark remain at odds over Greenland's future, with Trump pushing for acquisition and allies supporting Denmark.