US EditionDanish official says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after US talks
Denmark and the U.S. agree to form a working group despite unresolved disputes over Greenland's sovereignty amid plans to boost Arctic military presence, officials said.
- Germany plans to send 13 soldiers to Greenland starting Thursday for a short reconnaissance mission from Thursday to Saturday, requested by Denmark to explore possible military contributions alongside other European countries.
- Amid a diplomatic spat over Greenland's future, Denmark sought allied military assessments after talks ended in a 'fundamental disagreement' and stressed the island is not for sale.
- After White House talks, Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Vivian Motzfeldt agreed to form a working group with U.S. counterparts, and Rasmussen told reporters `We didn't manage to change the American position`.
- The mission will assess roles like maritime surveillance to strengthen regional security, while rhetoric about securing Greenland has strained NATO ties and Europe-U.S. relations.
- Amid heightened great-power competition, U.S. rhetoric about Greenland has intensified in recent weeks as President Donald Trump said the mineral-rich island is vital to U.S. security and must be owned to prevent Russia or China from occupying it, urging NATO action on social media.
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By Geir Moulson. Officials from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland met face-to-face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to seize control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies have deployed troops to Greenland, a clear signal of their intention to bolster security on the vast Arctic island. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday, after meeting …
Hartford Courant
Denmark sees ‘fundamental disagreement’ with US on Greenland
By Sanne Wass, Sara Sjolin and Christian Wienberg, Bloomberg News Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said a “fundamental disagreement” remained after a meeting of top diplomats in Washington, while announcing an agreement to form a high-level working group on Greenland amid threats of a U.S. takeover. “I’m not saying anything is solved. It’s not solved,” Rasmussen told reporters after the meeting, which he characterized as “frank but c…
Radio France Internationale
Danish PM says US ambition to take Greenland 'remains intact'
US talks with Denmark, Greenland end in stalemate
Denmark said the US still plans to “conquer” Greenland, after tense talks in Washington failed to reach a breakthrough. US President Donald Trump has not let up on his intention to annex the self-ruled Danish territory, saying in recent days “one way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.” France, Germany, and Norway agreed to contribute troops to a Denmark-led military force in Greenland, and Europe and the US said they would establish a …
Denmark says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after meeting with Vance, Rubio
Denmark and Greenland remain firmly opposed to President Trump’s push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite what Danish officials described as direct but respectful talks with senior members of the Trump administration at the White House. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday that discussions with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials were “frank but also constructive,” though …
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