Overview
- President Trump reiterated that the United States is seeking to acquire Greenland, arguing it is necessary to keep Russia or China from doing so.
- Denmark and Nordic diplomats with access to NATO intelligence said there is no evidence of Russian or Chinese ships or submarines near Greenland in recent years.
- Publicly available MarineTraffic data and LSEG analyses likewise show no Chinese or Russian vessels in waters around the island.
- Denmark’s defense minister said Copenhagen will reinforce its military presence in Greenland and expects increased NATO exercises and presence.
- Germany and the United Kingdom are discussing a larger Arctic role, with Berlin preparing to propose a joint NATO mission, as U.S. lawmakers warn troops not to obey any illegal orders to seize the territory.