U.S. President Donald Trump announced a security agreement with Greenland, aiming to secure a 'significant military presence' in the Arctic territory. The deal follows weeks of diplomatic tension with Denmark, the EU, and NATO over U.S. ambitions to expand military presence on the island.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the agreement will be signed at the UN next week, with Danish and Greenlandic governments needing to approve it. Trump's announcement includes restrictions on non-NATO bases and commitments to prevent China and Russia from establishing military installations in Greenland.
The deal is expected to strengthen NATO's security in the Arctic, though details remain limited. Denmark and Greenland have denied any sale of the island to the U.S., and the agreement explicitly recognizes their sovereignty and self-determination.
Trump's approach has sparked concerns among NATO allies about potential military escalation, with Denmark and Greenland opposing U.S. claims of ownership over the territory.