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3w ago

Denmark Rejects U.S. Greenland Annexation Bid, Defends Sovereignty

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen concludes visit to Greenland, reaffirming territorial sovereignty and urging Arctic security collaboration with NATO allies.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Overview

  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected U.S. efforts to annex Greenland, citing international law and the importance of respecting sovereignty.
  • Frederiksen emphasized Denmark's commitment to Arctic security, announcing increased defense investments, including ships, drones, and satellite capacity.
  • Greenland's new coalition government and outgoing leadership expressed unity with Denmark in opposing U.S. annexation attempts.
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark's governance of Greenland, claiming the U.S. could better protect the territory's security interests.
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described U.S. annexation claims as violations of international law during a tense NATO meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.