Overview
- Talks in Washington between US officials and the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland ended without agreement, with Copenhagen citing a fundamental disagreement.
- President Donald Trump reiterated that anything short of US control of Greenland is unacceptable, framing the claim as a security necessity tied to threats from China and Russia and the proposed Golden Dome missile defense.
- Denmark, supported by Sweden and Norway, announced an increased military presence on the island, including exercises with aircraft, ships and soldiers in coordination with NATO partners.
- Germany is sending 13 Bundeswehr personnel to Nuuk on Thursday as part of a Danish-invited multinational reconnaissance mission running through Saturday, with Sweden, Norway and France reporting similar small deployments.
- The parties agreed to form a high-level working group to seek a path that addresses US security concerns and Denmark’s red lines, as European institutions condemned US rhetoric and warned of legal and alliance implications.