Overview
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said allies will not take steps on Greenland against Washington’s will and framed the island’s defense as a NATO task conducted in coordination with the United States.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte placed the dispute within broader Arctic security planning that considers Russian activity and declined to disclose details of internal alliance discussions.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark has endured unacceptable pressure from the United States and warned that the most difficult phase of the Greenland crisis lies ahead.
- President Donald Trump dismissed Greenland’s stated preference to remain with Denmark and said the stance would be a “big problem” for Greenland’s premier.
- U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to bar State and Defense Department funds from supporting any blockade, occupation, or annexation of a NATO ally’s sovereign territory, citing concerns over Greenland.