Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end [View all]
Source: The Guardian
Donald Trump remains intent on “conquering” Greenland, the Danish foreign minster has said, as crucial talks with US officials failed to solve a “fundamental disagreement” that has led to unprecedented tensions between Washington and a Nato ally.
It is “absolutely not necessary” for the US to seize Greenland, a largely self-governing part of the Danish kingdom, the Danish foreign minster, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said late on Wednesday.
“We didn’t manage to change the American position. It’s clear that the president has this wish of conquering Greenland. And we made it very, very clear that this is not in the interest of the kingdom.”
Rasmussen urged Washington to engage in “respectful” cooperation over the Arctic island that is controlled by Copenhagen.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/greenland-us-trump-talks-denmark
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