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UK dispatches Defense Secretary John Healey to Denmark to discuss Greenland on Wednesday

Danish combat troops have arrived. The Danish Army Chief, was on board the aircraft that landed on Monday evening in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.–TV2

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland.  Along with aircraft operating from bases in the continental United States and Canada, they will support various long-planned NORAD activities, building on the enduring defense cooperation between the United States and Canada, as well as the Kingdom of Denmark. This activity has been coordinated with the Kingdom of Denmark, and all supporting forces operate with the requisite diplomatic clearances.  The Government of Greenland is also informed of planned activities. NORAD routinely conducts sustained, dispersed operations in the defense of North America, through one or all three NORAD regions (Alaska, Canada, and the continental U.S.).

NBC News: Would you use force to seize Greenland? Trump: No comment

Statement from Norwegian Prime Minister about Trump letter: Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump. 'I can confirm that this is a text message that I received yesterday afternoon from President Trump. It came in response to a short text message from me to President Trump sent earlier on the same day, on behalf of myself and the President of Finland Alexander Stubb. In our message to Trump we conveyed our opposition to his announced tariff increases against Norway, Finland and select other countries. We pointed to the need to de-escalate and proposed a telephone conversation between Trump, Stubb and myself on the same day. The response from Trump came shortly after the message was sent. It was his decision to share his message with other NATO leaders,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.n'Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter. We also support that NATO in a responsible way is taking steps to strengthen security and stability in the Arctic. As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to president Trump what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government,' said the Prime Minister

Germany’s finance minister is throwing his weight behind France on the need for a tough counterstrike against President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to press for U.S. control of Greenland

Trump sent message to Norway's prime minister, saying he no longer feels an "obligation to think purely of peace" because he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump said it's time NATO does something for the U.S. and gives up full control of Greenland, according to PBS

US Treasury Secretary to NBC: Imposing tariffs on European countries over their stance on Greenland is a strategic decision

The German military is pulling its reconnaissance team out of Greenland. Fifteen soldiers are reportedly leaving the Arctic island on a civilian flight to Copenhagen

Danish military internal report said that U.S. military officials sought via unofficial channels information about key military facilities, air fields and ports in Greenland that would be useful for an invasion, according to Berlingske newspaper

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen led a protest in Nuuk, Greenland on Saturday opposing President Trump's plan to annex the Arctic territory

The Cyprus presidency has convened an extraordinary meeting of EU Ambassadors (Coreper) for Sunday afternoon to discuss Trump's 10% tariff announcement

President of the @EU_Commission: The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone. The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US. Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty

Danish Foreign Minister: The President’s statement comes as a surprise. Earlier this week, we had a constructive meeting with Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio. The purpose of the increased military presence in Greenland, to which the President refers, is to enhance security in the Arctic. We agree with the US that we need to do more since the Arctic is no longer a low tension area. That’s exactly why we and NATO partners are stepping up in full transparency with our American allies.

Starmer responds to Trump: Our position on Greenland is very clear — it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes. We have also made clear that Arctic security matters for the whole of NATO, and allies should do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic. Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will, of course, be pursuing this directly with the US administration

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands: We have taken note of President Trump’s announcement on tariffs. Military efforts related to exercises in Greenland are intended to contribute to security in the Arctic region. The Netherlands is in close contact with the @EU_Commission and partners on our response

"Unacceptable threats": Emmanuel Macron responds to Donald Trump on Greenland and promises a "united" European response

Protesters in Denmark and Greenland demonstrated against President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic Island be ceded to the US, calling for it to be left to decide its own future

US President Donald Trump announces plan to impose extra tariffs on UK, Denmark and other European countries over Greenland row

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson after Trump tariff threat: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. I will always stand up for my country, and for our allied neighbours. This is an EU matter that affects many more countries than those now being singled out. Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and Great Britain for a collective response."

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

Protests under the slogan “Don’t touch Greenland” took place in Danish cities and Nuuk, with groups like Uagut demanding defense of democratic principles and human rights against external interference

Stephen Miller: Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland. They cannot control the territory of Greenland. Under every understanding of law that has existed about territorial control for 500 years, to control a territory you have to defend it

Trump: I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland because we need Greenland for national security

Trump's envoy Landry plans to visit Greenland in March

The Netherlands will contribute to the joint reconnaissance in Greenland in preparation for a military exercise in the Arctic region

Russia protests NATO troop deployment to Greenland and complains of 'accelerated militarization' in the Arctic

Macron: We will send military reinforcements by land, sea and air to Greenland

Macron: We must strengthen our military capabilities, our land and air defenses, and our counter-drone capabilities.

Just 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, and substantial majorities of Democrats and Republicans oppose using military force to annex the island, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found