13 January 2026
Canadian PM Carney spoke with German Chancellor Merz on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, backing Ukraine with robust guarantees, and upholding Denmark’s sovereignty—incl Greenland. They also discussed Arctic security and deeper Canada–Germany cooperation on AI, defense, critical minerals, and energy.
Vice President Vance met today in Washington with British Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy. They discussed Ukraine, Venezuela and Greenland, per British official. They will continue discussions over dinner this evening at the British Embassy
Trump advisers met at the White House with Denmark, Greenland envoys as Trump reignites 'takeover' talk - AP
.@PressSec on Greenland: "@POTUS has been very open and clear. that he views it in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the arctic region—and so that's why his team is currently talking about what a potential purchase would look like."
White House on Greenland: being actively discussed by Trump and national security team
Speaker Mike Johnson this morning again dismisses the White House saying military action is on the table to seize Greenland — “I don't think anybody's talking about using military force in Greenland. They're looking at diplomatic channels.”
Sec. Rubio tells lawmakers that recent Trump threats against Greenland didn't signal an imminent invasion and that the goal is to buy the island from Denmark - WSJ
President Trump is considering using military force to acquire Greenland, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells CNBC
The White House: Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland, and the use of the US military remains a viable option.
Joint Statement on Greenland
Department of State: This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened
French Foreign Minister Barrot: Greenland is neither to be taken nor for sale. It is a European territory. nnI stated this clearly during my visit there, in Nuuk, last September
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Donald Trump is serious about wanting to take control of Greenland, despite clear rejection from both Greenland and Denmark. “If the United States attacks another NATO country, everything stops.” - Reuters
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: Denmark is a member of NATO, Greenland will also be defended by NATO in principle1 week ago
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: Denmark is a member of NATO, Greenland will also be defended by NATO in principle
Greenland PM to Trump: "That's enough now." "No more pressure. No more insinuations. No more fantasies of annexation," Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Facebook. "We are open to dialogue. We are open to discussions. But this must happen through the proper channels and with respect for international law
Trump to the Atlantic: We do need Greenland, absolutely. [Greenland is] surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships. We need it for defense
3 week ago
The Danish Foreign Ministry has summoned the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, to demand answers to comments made this past weekend by President Donald J. Trump’s recently appointed Special Envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who publicly stated that the mission of his part-time role is to make Greenland a part of the United States. Trump’s appointment of Landry to this position without the consultation of Denmark, and statements made today by the President, have reignited tensions between the two allies over aggressive - almost belligerent - behavior towards Denmark by the Trump Administration over Greenland.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has resumed his demand for Greenland, stating earlier today during the event announcing the Trump-class battleship, “We need Greenland for national protection. They have a very small population. They say Denmark, but Denmark has spent no money, they have no military protection. They say that Denmark was there 300 years ago or something with a boat, well we were there with boats too I’m sure. So we’ll have to work it all out… We need Greenland for national security, not for minerals - we have so many sites for minerals and oil and everything - we have more oil than any other country in the world. We need Greenland for national security.”
3 week ago
Canada plans to open two new consulates in Greenland and Anchorage, Alaska, as part of efforts to reinforce its presence in the Arctic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said on Tuesday
1 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 18 km NNW of Tasiilaq, Greenland
Denmark will spend $4.2B to bolster defense in Greenland and the Arctic, adding two new Arctic ships, patrol planes, drones, radar, and a new HQ in Nuuk. It will also buy 16 more F-35s from the U.S., expanding its fleet to 43 amid rising strategic tensions
3 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 27 km NNW of Tasiilaq, Greenland
3 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - eastern Greenland
3 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 26 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland
4 month ago
Denmark summons top U.S. diplomat after the national broadcaster reported that at least three people with connections to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland
6 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 - near the north coast of Greenland
7 month ago
German chancellor Merz on U.S. claim to Greenland: principle of inviolability of borders is not up for dispute, we stand closely by Denmark's side
Politico: The U.S. DoD is shifting Greenland from being part of European Command's Area of Responsibly to being part of Northern Command's AoR
Pentagon could soon move Greenland into US Northern command and out of European command. Northcom is chiefly responsible for protecting US territory; some Danish officials are concerned amid Trump threats to take the island forcibly
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen says the United States will not take over Greenland