Military personnel from several European countries are arriving in Greenland as a show of support. This comes amid threats from US President Donald Trump to purchase the island.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said that the deployment of European troops to Greenland would not affect Trump's decision on the island. US-Danish negotiations on Greenland's status ended without an agreement.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the defense of Greenland is a common NATO concern. This is due to the arrival of troops on the island following threats from Donald Trump and discussions on ways to strengthen security in the Arctic.
In a private conversation with leaders of the European Parliament's political groups, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas noted that it might be time to start drinking. According to her, this is due to current world events.
France will join Europe's military mission in Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that any violation of Greenland's sovereignty would lead to unprecedented chain reactions, and therefore France would act in full solidarity with Denmark.
Only 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire or take control of Greenland. 71% of respondents consider it a bad idea to use the army to annex the island.
Germany is urgently sending a Bundeswehr reconnaissance group to Greenland. This operation is Europe's response to US ambitions regarding the island.
Negotiations in Washington between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland concluded without an agreement. Denmark rejected US claims for control, stating that the island would remain part of the Kingdom.
A meeting was held in Washington between the US Vice President and the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Donald Trump's demands for American control over Denmark's autonomous territory were discussed.
Norway has sent two soldiers to Greenland to assess further cooperation with allies. This comes amid NATO's dialogue on strengthening security in the Arctic.
Denmark has begun deploying military units to Greenland to strengthen the island's defense. This decision was made after threats from US President Donald Trump regarding his intention to seize the Arctic territory.
Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.
US senators are proposing a bill that would prohibit the Pentagon and the State Department from using funds to occupy or annex NATO territories, including Greenland. This comes amid concerns over Donald Trump's interest in Greenland.
Greenland's Minister of Business and Energy, Naaja Nathanielsen, called on Great Britain to "dare to have principles" and help fend off threats from Donald Trump. She noted that Greenland feels betrayed and bewildered by US rhetoric.
Danish company Rockwool stated that Russia took control of its four factories. The company wrote off 469 million euros of the value of these assets and plans to defend its rights.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that Greenland chooses an alliance with Denmark, rejecting accession to the United States. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island, which Nielsen called inappropriate.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine introduced the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act. " He considers Greenland a vital national security asset, controlling Arctic shipping lanes.
The Government of Greenland rejected Donald Trump's idea of the territory coming under US control, emphasizing the impossibility of annexation. The island confirmed that its defense would be carried out through NATO.
On January 14, representatives of the Trump administration will meet with Danish officials. The conversation will likely be about the future of the territory.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson criticized US threats against Denmark regarding Greenland. He stated that Trump should thank Copenhagen for its loyalty, not threaten to seize territories.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken called on NATO to launch a military operation in the High North. This is intended to strengthen unity and address US security concerns regarding Greenland.
Congressman Ted Lieu urged the American military not to obey Trump's order to invade Greenland, as it is illegal. Greenland is part of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
European allies, including Great Britain, are discussing the deployment of military forces in Greenland. This is to protect the Arctic from Russia and China and to convince Trump to abandon the annexation of the island.
Donald Trump ordered the Joint Special Operations Command to prepare a plan for a military invasion of Greenland. This initiative is being promoted by a group of political "hawks" to preempt Russian and Chinese expansion in the Arctic.
The UN Security Council will convene on January 12 due to massive shelling of Ukraine with 'Oreshnik' missiles. Kyiv expects effective mechanisms to influence the aggressor.
Denmark recorded a historic low in the number of asylum grants in 2025, approving only 839 applications by the end of November. This is a result of the country's strict immigration policy aimed at limiting the influx of refugees.
US officials discussed one-time payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person. The goal is to persuade them to secede from Denmark and join the United States.
Trump's team is preparing potential deals to strengthen US influence in Greenland, including mineral extraction. Denmark, which controls the island, refuses to sell but offers to strengthen the US military and economic presence.
European governments, concerned about Donald Trump's intentions regarding Greenland, are considering four strategies to counter them. These include seeking a compromise, financial injections, an economic response, and the deployment of ground forces.
Great Britain confirmed the transfer of 13 Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, developed specifically for Ukraine. The delivery of prototype Gravehawk air defense systems is expected in the near future.
