Overview
- Deputy White House chief Stephen Miller said on Fox News that Denmark is too small to protect or control Greenland and called the island essential for U.S. national security and Arctic navigation.
- President Donald Trump wrote that Denmark could not stop Russia or China from taking control of Greenland if they chose to act.
- The White House told Reuters that the use of U.S. armed forces is always an option available to the commander-in-chief when discussing plans regarding the island.
- Authorities in Denmark and Greenland warned Washington against any attempt to seize the territory and said they expect respect for their territorial integrity.
- Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua reported that Denmark’s 2024 security agreement with Kyiv contains no obligation for Ukraine to send forces to defend Greenland, detailing that the pact chiefly outlines long-term Danish support for Ukraine.