Overview
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the dispute has reached a decisive moment and pledged to defend international law and self‑determination in the Arctic.
- President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States will “do something” on Greenland, saying he prefers an agreement but would consider a “hard way,” citing Russian and Chinese activity.
- The UK Daily Mail reported that Trump directed JSOC to draft invasion contingency plans, a claim echoed by other outlets, while senior U.S. military leaders are reportedly pushing back on legality and the lack of congressional backing.
- Greenland’s party leaders issued a unified statement rejecting rule by Washington or Copenhagen, stressing that only Greenlanders will decide the island’s future.
- European allies have coordinated rebukes, NATO officials are discussing Arctic security with no immediate threat assessed, and the U.K. and partners are weighing deterrence steps as U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic officials schedule further talks.