Overview
- The White House says it is actively discussing ways to acquire Greenland and has not ruled out using military force, framing the move as vital to Arctic security and access to critical minerals.
- Greenland and Denmark have reaffirmed that the territory is not for sale and told U.S. counterparts they will not consider any mechanism to transfer sovereignty.
- Denmark’s Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen and Greenland’s Jacob Isbosethsen met National Security Council officials on Thursday, and Rubio is scheduled to meet their foreign ministers in Washington next week.
- Denmark’s Defence Ministry confirmed a 1952 directive remains in force instructing troops to respond immediately to any attack in Greenland without waiting for orders.
- European leaders and NATO figures warned against coercion and signaled alliance risks, while CNBC reported the White House has discussed potential investments with Greenland miner Amaroq.