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President Trump backed away from threats of military force and tariffs to acquire Greenland. The decision ended weeks of political chaos and panic among US allies.

U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.

Donald Trump and Mark Rutte discussed Greenland; the plan involves respecting Danish sovereignty. The US will strengthen its military presence and deploy missile defense systems in the Arctic.

Spain's Foreign Minister called on the EU to form a single armed force to deter external threats. This statement came amid discussions of Trump's threats regarding Greenland.

Putin announced his readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen assets to the "Peace Council. " He also commented on the situation around Greenland and negotiations regarding Ukraine.

Ukraine is organizing a meeting of the "Energy Ramstein" in the G7+ format. Denmark will allocate over 20 million euros, and Japan is preparing a package of equipment for the energy sector.

Donald Trump could completely cease support for Ukraine, including arms sales, if Europe responds with economic sanctions over Greenland. President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift in focus away from Ukraine.

France has requested NATO exercises in Greenland, ready to contribute. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island.

Donald Trump has heightened uncertainty about the acquisition of Greenland, stating that NATO would be pleased with his plan. He refused to give assurances about the stability of the transatlantic alliance.

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called on the island's residents to prepare for a possible military conflict, which, although unlikely, cannot be ruled out. The government will establish a working group and provide recommendations, including a five-day supply of food.

US President Donald Trump called on NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. He emphasized that the US bears an unfair financial burden within the Alliance.

Red caps with ironic slogans parodying Donald Trump's catchphrase have become a symbol of protests in Greenland and Denmark against the potential purchase of Greenland by the United States. The accessories, created by a store in Copenhagen, sold by the thousands, uniting protesters.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared the inviolability of Greenland's and Denmark's sovereignty. She emphasized the strengthening of security measures in the Arctic and the EU's readiness to cooperate with the US.

EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that no country has the right to seize another's territory, comparing Trump to Putin. She added that Trump's threat to impose tariffs undermined the prosperity of the EU and the US.

A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had not approached him with a request to send Ukrainian troops to Greenland. The President emphasized that all Ukrainian military personnel are at the front due to the war.

President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift of focus from Ukraine due to events around Greenland. He emphasized that the only way to end the war is through pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine.

Donald Trump criticized the UK's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a "great folly. " He linked it to ambitions for Greenland and called on Denmark to "do the right thing."

Donald Trump posted screenshots of text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte on the Truth Social network. The French President proposes a G7 meeting in Paris and expresses misunderstanding regarding Greenland. Macron also suggested inviting Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to participate.

US President Donald Trump reiterated the United States' desire to take control of Greenland, as Denmark cannot protect it. He also stated that he does not care about the Nobel Prize.

Donald Trump stated that he is no longer interested in peace because he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He also seeks full control over Greenland.

The media also quoted the Danish Foreign Minister, who stated that Donald Trump "will never be able to achieve" his goals through pressure.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the continuation of cooperation with Denmark and Greenland on the security of the Arctic region. The Arctic, including Greenland, is important for collective security.

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced discussions on the possibility of deploying a NATO mission in Greenland and the Arctic. This followed a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.

In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.

A Greenlandic tourism company has withdrawn an invitation to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry after objections from a dog sled racing association. The association considers external political pressure and the participation of foreign politicians in traditional races unacceptable.

Danish officials will not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos amid an escalating dispute over Greenland. US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs over the island's situation.

EU leaders, who were preparing to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, are now focused on the situation with Greenland. Trump is threatening new tariffs on EU countries for opposing his desire to acquire Greenland.

Donald Trump stated that Denmark had ignored NATO's warnings about security risks in Greenland for 20 years. Now, the US must resolve this issue on its own.

In 2025, the US attempted to obtain information about Greenland's critical military infrastructure, bypassing Danish agencies. Documents indicate Denmark's concern about these actions, which may be related to attack plans.