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NATO has shifted Arctic and Nordic region command responsibility to the U.S.-led Joint Force Command Norfolk, consolidating northern operational boundaries to strengthen coordination across the High North amid growing Russia-China cooperation. SACEUR Gen. Grynkewich confirmed realignment; no formal planning directive issued yet. - UK Defence Journal

"Greenland: It's clear that most of the leaders here aren't very sure what to do, and it seems everyone is just waiting for America to calm down, hoping it will blow over. But what if it doesn't?" - Zelensky

"Last year, here in Davos, I concluded my speech with these words: 'Europe must know how to defend itself.' A year has passed. And nothing has changed": Volodymyr Zelensky

Greenland's deputy prime minister has said that any attempt to hand over its territory would be "unacceptable". "Whatever pressure others may exert, our country will neither be given away, nor will our future be gambled with”

In the coming months, @NATO exercises and "other activities" are planned in the Arctic region - head of the Alliance's Military Committee

PM Mette Frederiksen is now responding to the meeting between the U.S. president and NATO’s secretary general in Davos, where a framework agreement on Greenland was concluded. “The Kingdom of Denmark continues to seek a constructive dialogue with allies on how we can strengthen security in the Arctic, including the United States’ Golden Dome, provided this takes place with respect for our territorial integrity,” Mette Frederiksen said in a written statement on Thursday morning. In the statement, the prime minister confirms that she has been in ongoing contact with Mark Rutte, “including both before and after his meeting with President Trump in Davos.”

Merz: We will protect Denmark and Greenland from the threat posed by Russia. We will uphold the principle of terrotorial integrity and sovereignty

Chancellor Merz: In recent days the U.S. demanded greater influence in Greenland. We welcome that the U.S. is taking the threat posed by Russia in the arctic seriously. We experience it daily. As NATO allies we must do more

Collins: Does the deal still include the United States having ownership of Greenland, like you've said you wanted?Trump: Uhh it’s a long term deal

President of the United States: "Following a very productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have established the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and, indeed, the entire Arctic region"

The Greenland and US issue does not concern Russia, Putin says.

The European Parliament has decided to suspend its work on the European Union's trade deal with the United States in protest at U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to acquire Greenland and threats of tariffs on European allies who oppose his plan

Trump rules out using force to take Greenland during his speech at Davos, following European troop deployments to the island

Trump: I'm seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland. This would greatly enhance the security of the NATO alliance. The US is treated very unfairly by NATO. We give so much and we get so little in return

Trump says he is seeking "immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the US. Just as we have acquired many other territories throughout our history, as many of the European nations have, they've acquired there's nothing wrong with it."

Trump: And then after the war, which we won, without us, you'd all be speaking German and a little Japanese. After the war, we gave Greenland back to Denmark. How stupid were we to do that How ungrateful are they now…

Trump: "This enormous unsecured Island is actually part of North America, on the northern frontier of the Western Hemisphere. That's our territory." "Complains Denmark isn't spending enough to secure it - "there's no sign of Denmark there"

Trump says in his WEF26 speech: "Would you like me to say a few words about Greenland I though of leaving it out of the speech"

US Treasury Secretary Bessent brands Denmark ‘irrelevant’ amid Greenland tensions

NATO Secretary-General Rutte says Greenland is "not the main issue" and he's "a little bit worried that we might drop the ball" focusing on Greenland rather than Ukraine - POLITICO

Q: Greenlanders have made it clear they don't want to be part of the U.S. What gives the U.S. the right to take away that self-determination. Trump: "Well, I haven't but when I speak to them, sure, they'll be thrilled

Trump: We need Greenland for security reasons, and we will reach a solution that satisfies NATO and us as well.

"You will find out," Trump says when asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Appeasement is always a sign of weakness. Europe cannot afford to be weak - neither against its enemies, nor ally. Appeasement means no results, only humiliation. European assertiveness and self-confidence have become the need of the moment

Trump: No person or president has done more for NATO than I have, and without me as president, the alliance would not exist.

Greenland's Prime Minster has told its residents to prepare for a possible invasion

Canadian PM Mark Carney:nnWe know that the old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy. We believe from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, more just

A UK intelligence source called the degradation of ties between the White House and its allies "unprecedented" and warned that the "individual political turmoil" caused by Trump would affect intelligence relationships - iNews

Trump: Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognize STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, af ter only one year, respected like never before. The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired. Denmark and its European Allies have to DO THE RIGHT THING

Trump: “I had a very good telephone call with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, concerning Greenland. I agreed to a meeting of the various parties in Davos, Switzerland. As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back — On that, everyone agrees! The United States of America is the most powerful Country anywhere on the Globe, by far. Much of the reason for this is a rebuilding of our Military during my First Term, which rebuilding continues at even more expedited pace. We are the only POWER that can ensure PEACE throughout the World — And it is done, quite simply, through STRENGTH!