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Starmer says he stands with Greenland after Trump threatens to take it over

Sir Keir Starmer affirmed that only Greenland and Denmark should decide Greenland's future amid US annexation threats, with NATO allies emphasizing Arctic security and sovereignty.

  • On Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he stands with Denmark, stressing Greenland's future must be decided only by Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
  • After the Venezuela operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, US President Donald Trump and aides repeatedly suggested annexing Greenland, boosted by a social-media image posted by Katie Miller showing Greenland in US colours.
  • European leaders on Tuesday said Greenland's 57,000 population and Denmark reject US annexation claims, while Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark, said the US "has no right to annex" parts of the Danish kingdom.
  • UK and NATO officials signalled stepped-up Arctic presence and investments to deter adversaries and support Denmark, while the United Nations Security Council is meeting to discuss the US operation amid legal concerns.
  • Leaders warned that Denmark cautioned any forceful Greenland seizure would end NATO, prompting allies to stress Arctic investment amid US concerns over Russia and China.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney states that "the territorial integrity of Denmark, including Greenland, must be respected in accordance with international law, thereby rejecting the claims of US President Donald Trump that Greenland must be part of the United States.

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Starmer and European allies ‘will not stop defending’ Greenland amid US threat

US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country’s national security.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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