Overview
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Greenland is critical to global missile defense and argued Denmark has not secured the island adequately.
- Vance told reporters the United States would take steps to protect its interests if European partners do not strengthen Greenland’s security.
- Reuters reported that U.S. officials discussed offering $10,000 to $100,000 per person to Greenlanders to encourage separation from Denmark and examined options up to the use of force.
- The Dutch and Danish foreign ministers said they will intensify cooperation to bolster Arctic and Greenland security, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced support for Denmark’s position.
- Reuters also reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told France the United States does not plan to invade, while Nuuk’s mayor criticized treating Greenlanders like goods for sale.