3 h. ago Trump insists Greenland is crucial for national security after Denmark talks

Talks fail to solve ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Arctic island controlled by CopenhagenDonald Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the US needs Greenland and that Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island, even as he said that “something will work out” with respect to the future governance of the Danish overseas territory.The remarks, which came after a high-stakes meeting between US, Danish and Greenlandic officials, indicate that fundamental differences remain between how Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk see the political future of the island. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Germany to send troops to Greenland as talks between US and Denmark over island end in 'fundamental disagreement'

Minister of Foreign Affairs for Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said the US and Denmark's positions on the future of Greenland differ

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4 h. ago German troops 'to touch down in Greenland in a matter of hours' as Danish leader says country is still stuck in a 'fundamental disagreement' with the US over the island after 'frank' meeting

The Danish foreign minister said the meeting with JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio was 'frank but also constructive' but admitted work was needed to 'find a common way forward'.

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5 h. ago US, Denmark and Greenland to form Arctic working group after tense talks

‘Fundamental disagreement’ remains as Donald Trump maintains his campaign to take over the territory

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35 h. ago JD Vance to join talks with Denmark over future of Greenland after repeated threats of US takeover

Vice president has previously accused Denmark of ‘not doing a good job at keeping Greenland safe’

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53 h. ago Greenland on edge as Denmark expands Arctic defences amid Trump takeover talk

A £3.5bn Arctic military build-up, new fighter jets and a fortified command HQ in Nuuk underscore Denmark’s determination to defend Greenland after Donald Trump’s renewed threats to seize the island.

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7 d. ago Mike Johnson says ‘nobody’ is talking about military action in Greenland

Trump has repeatedly talked about the United States taking over Greenland despite criticisms from Denmark

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