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NATO's Rutte on Trump and Greenland: The President was right. There is an issue in the Arctic when it comes to China and Russia trying to gain access. We need to make sure that the Arctic stays safe. And it was a good discussion, because obviously Denmark is a sovereign country, Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and we have to make sure that whatever investments the United States will make on Greenland. These investments are there to stay valid also if Greenland would change its constitutional position within the Kingdom of Denmark. Source: Politico

Trump: Greenland should be under US control

Trump on Greenland: We may withdraw all our troops from Europe

Trump: "Hello, Greenland”

Two protesters chanted "Go home" as they gathered outside the new US consulate in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to protest its expansion.

Trump: NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE

Trump on NATO: It all began with Greenland. We want Greenland, and they don’t want to give it to us, and I said, “Bye-bye.”

The U.S. military is negotiating with Denmark to expand its presence in Greenland, seeking access to three additional sites — including former American bases at Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq. The move would mark the first major U.S. expansion on the Arctic island in decades. Only one U.S. base is currently active on the island. Source: NYT

Pete Hegseth just unveiled “Greater North America.”A new strategic map — from Greenland to the Gulf of America — claiming every sovereign nation north of the equator is part of America’s security perimeter

In a post earlier on Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States is sending a “hospital boat” to Greenland at the request of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who is currently serving as the White House’s special envoy to Greenland, with the post containing a picture of the USNS Mercy (T-AH-19). Only problem is, both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships, USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and her sister ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), are undergoing repairs at Alabama Shipyard in Mobile

A sick crew member from a US submarine was evacuated today by the Danish warship HDMS Vædderen off Greenland. nThis underlines Denmark’s dedication to assist any seafarer in distress regardless of his nation’s intent (Arctic Command)

Trump: We are negotiating with the Europeans regarding Greenland.

NATO Secretary General: We will strengthen our presence in the Arctic region to deter Russian influence.

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen warned on Monday that while U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out military force, Washington still fundamentally seeks to control the Arctic island

Danish veterans who fought alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan & Iraq, losing 44 of their own, held a silent march in Copenhagen today in protest of Trump's remarks that NATO allies stayed "off the front lines." 8k-10k attended. Veterans laid wreath at U.S. Embassy. - NYT

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says a "constructive" meeting with senior US officials on the Greenland dispute has taken place, but stressed the issue remains unresolved

Danish Foreign Minister: Yesterday's meeting in Washington about Greenland was positive and constructive, and we plan to hold new meetings

Danish Foreign Ministry: Denmark, Greenland and the United States met on Wednesday to discuss Arctic security and respect for Denmark's "red lines".

Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline to internet connectivity in Greenland with high impact to capital Nuuk. The incident comes amid reports of a city-wide power outage attributed by energy company Nukissiorfiit to an "accident"

Greenland's capital, Nuuk, was hit by a city-wide power outage. The cause is unknown

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. “The Prime Minister raised the brave and heroic British and American soldiers who fought side by side in Afghanistan, many of whom never returned home. We must never forget their sacrifice, he said. "As Ukraine approaches the fourth year of war since Russia's full-scale invasion, the leaders agreed on the need to see progress towards a sustainable ceasefire. Whilst diplomatic efforts continue, the Prime Minister reiterated that international partners must continue to support Ukraine in its defence against Putin's barbaric attacks. "The leaders also discussed the need for bolstered security in the Arctic, and the Prime Minister said it was an absolute priority for his government. “The leaders discussed the importance of the UK-US relationship, which continues to stand the test of time.

Trump says US will gain sovereignty over American bases in Greenland

Trump slams Canada over Greenland ‘Golden Dome’ rejection, warns of Chinese ‘takeover’. POTUS claims Ottawa is spurning a protective shield in favor of trade deals with Beijing that will see the country ‘eaten up’ within a year.

British PM Keir Starmer sharply criticized President Trump's "insulting and frankly appalling" comments about NATO troops' involvement in Afghanistan & suggested he should apologize. Starmer noted 457 British troops died and many others were injured in Afghanistan

Greenland says talks are "back" to where they were last week Trade Minister Nathanielse: "I think we're back to that same position – that we are willing to look on a lot of different possibilities to accommodate any wishes from the American side

Trump: Many achievements were made in Davos, including establishing a framework for an agreement with NATO regarding Greenland.

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”