Overview
- The New York Times, cited by Russian outlets, reports Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen was stunned by recent U.S. statements and that European leaders were close to panic as they sought a coordinated reply.
- Financial Times reports the EU lacks a clear strategy to deter a U.S. move on Greenland, with ideas ranging from tightening NATO posture to economic levers such as restricting U.S. Treasury purchases or access to bases, though prospects for decisive action appear limited.
- Denmark’s and Greenland’s prime ministers issued a joint statement warning Washington against any seizure and insisting on respect for their shared territorial integrity.
- Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he will summon the U.S. ambassador for explanations, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet Danish officials next week to discuss the situation.
- Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller questioned Denmark’s control of Greenland in a CNN interview and suggested the island should be part of the U.S., echoing President Trump’s past push to acquire Greenland as Katie Miller’s “Soon” post stoked outrage.