Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

BBC News - World National SecurityNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete January 8, 2026 at 01:11 PM

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Rubio Says He’ll Discuss Greenland With Danish Officials Next Week

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US Vice-President JD Vance criticized Denmark and Europe for allegedly failing to adequately secure Greenland, a territory he deems critical for missile defense against potential Russian or Chinese attacks. Vance stated that Europe has under-invested in Greenland's defenses and failed to engage with previous US arguments on the issue. His comments come amid renewed US interest in Greenland, including discussions of a potential purchase offer and concerns raised after suggestions of possible military action to annex it. Greenland's strategic location and natural resources, including rare earth minerals, are driving this interest. Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly stated the island is not for sale, while US officials plan to hold talks with Denmark regarding the territory.

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Trump previously made an offer to buy the island in 2019.

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US officials are 'actively' discussing a potential offer to buy Greenland.

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Europe and Denmark have 'not done a good job' in securing Greenland.

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Greenland is 'critical' for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks.

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Greenland's location makes it well placed for early warning systems in the event of missile attacks.

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Nicolás Maduro 30% Fox News 40% Marco Rubio 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 50% China ×270% Russia ×270% Donald Trump ×270% JD Vance ×280% United States ×490% Denmark ×590% Greenland ×12100%

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greenland 100% missile defense 80% us 70% denmark 70% strategic importance 60% arctic 50% natural resources 50% military action 40% climate change 40%