German troops ‘to touch down in Greenland

Denmark and the United States remain at odds over Greenland’s future following senior-level talks in Washington. Danish and Greenlandic representatives met with U.S. officials, including JD Vance and Marco Rubio, amid renewed American pressure regarding the Arctic territory.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described the discussions as open and direct but acknowledged that a fundamental disagreement persists. President Trump continues to advocate for U.S. control of Greenland, citing its strategic position, valuable resources, and growing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.

Rasmussen firmly dismissed the idea, stressing that taking over Greenland is not in Denmark’s interest. He reiterated that the island is not for sale and that its sovereignty is not open to negotiation.

Despite the stalemate, both sides agreed to create a joint working group. The group aims to address U.S. security concerns in the Arctic while maintaining respect for Danish authority and Greenland’s self-governing status.

Trump has continued to press his case publicly, arguing that Denmark lacks the ability to adequately defend Greenland. He claims that U.S. control would be necessary to safeguard American national security interests.

These statements have unsettled European allies. In response, Denmark has strengthened its military presence in Greenland with support from NATO partners worried about rising Arctic tensions.

Sweden, Norway, Germany, and potentially the United Kingdom have announced or considered deployments. Together, Denmark and its allies are signaling that Greenland’s future will be determined by Denmark and Greenland, not by external pressure from Washington.