Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’

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In January 2026, the government of Greenland rejected the United States' renewed interest in a takeover of the territory "under any circumstance." The self-governed Danish territory emphasized its NATO membership, stating that its defense falls under the transatlantic alliance. These statements came in response to continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who insists on bringing Greenland under U.S. control, citing concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. Trump's threats have sparked outrage from European allies, who have expressed support for Greenland and Denmark and warned of repercussions for U.S.-Europe relations. Despite offers of increased security cooperation in the Arctic, Trump maintains that the U.S. must "own" Greenland.

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Trump says that if the US does not control Greenland, it will be subject to greater influence from Russia and China.

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European allies have warned that any takeover of Greenland would have serious repercussions.

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Trump has continued to insist that he will seize Greenland.

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Greenland's defence falls to NATO.

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Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’

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Self-governed Danish territory says that NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.Published On 12 Jan 2026The government of Greenland has firmly rejected threats from United States President Donald Trump, stating that it will not accept a US takeover under “any circumstance”.The self-governed Danish territory also underscored its NATO membership in a statement on Monday, saying that the territory’s defence falls to the transatlantic alliance.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Denmark’s PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’list 2 of 3‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenland parties reject Trump’s threatslist 3 of 3Trump threatens to take Greenland ‘the hard way’, citing Arctic strategyend of list“The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something that the governing coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstance,” said the island’s coalition government.“As part of the Danish commonwealth, Greenland is a member of NATO, and the defence of Greenland must therefore be through NATO,” it added.Trump has continued to insist that he will seize Greenland, threatening that the territory will be brought under US control “one way or another”. Those threats have sparked outrage from European allies who have warned that any takeover of Greenland would have serious repercussions for ties between the US and Europe.Last week, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom issued a statement expressing support for Copenhagen and Greenland amid US threats.Trump has said that if the US does not control Greenland, where it already has a military base, it will be subject to greater influence from countries such as Russia and China.European leaders have expressed hope that greater security cooperation in the Arctic may help placate Trump. The US president has continued to insist that the US must “own” Greenland despite offers of further steps to address US concerns.

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