Greenland
Mark Rutte emerges as key figure in Greenland crisis
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After a meeting in Davos with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump has backed off his tariff threats against Sweden and several other countries linked to Greenland. Sources say Rutte was the architect behind a vague oral agreement that temporarily resolved the crisis. EU leaders breathe a sigh of relief but promise to resist future pressures.
Discussions in Germany have intensified over potentially boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, in response to President Donald Trump's repeated comments about annexing Greenland. Lawmakers from the ruling Christian Democratic Union have suggested considering such a measure as a last resort if the annexation occurs. A recent survey indicates nearly half of Germans would support the boycott under those circumstances.
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Donald Trump's threats against Greenland have made Arctic security urgent. As one of NATO's Arctic nations, Sweden could take a central role in the region's security efforts. The government wants to contribute to increased NATO presence there.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could impose tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, to pressure for the annexation of Greenland on national security grounds. The threat follows a White House meeting between US and Danish officials, where Trump's territorial ambitions were rejected. Denmark and Greenland have deemed the statements totally unacceptable.
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US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent any American annexation or military operations in Greenland, amid concerns over President Trump's threats to control the territory. The move aims to protect NATO alliances and reassure Denmark, which administers Greenland. Diplomatic tensions persist, with Denmark forming a working group with US officials while bolstering its military presence.
In the latest escalation of tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland, Vice President JD Vance urged European leaders on Thursday to take the claims seriously for national security reasons. This follows a January 6 joint statement from multiple European nations backing Denmark and Greenland's self-determination.
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Following a joint European statement defending Greenland's sovereignty, Denmark announces military reinforcements and increased NATO activity on the island amid comments from a Trump advisor dismissing resistance to potential US annexation.
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Jumatatu, 19. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 23:44:31Trump ties Nobel snub to escalated Greenland push
Jumatatu, 19. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 20:52:46EU prepares countermeasures against Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland
Jumatatu, 19. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:40:35Denmark reinforces Greenland with troops and seeks NATO support
Jumapili, 18. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 17:09:45EU plans retaliatory tariffs against US after Trump's threats
Jumatano, 14. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 17:51:01Swedish readers react to Trump's threats against Greenland
Jumatano, 14. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 06:01:01Greenland chooses Denmark over US takeover
Jumanne, 13. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 13:39:02Jd vance to lead greenland meeting in white house
Jumatatu, 12. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 05:12:59Swedish supreme commander not worried about NATO's future
Ijumaa, 9. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 23:02:32Trump says U.S. will pursue Greenland control 'the easy way or the hard way' as allies and some Republicans push back