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Trump Pushes Arctic Deal While Denmark Holds Firm on Greenland Sovereignty

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Trump Announces Arctic Framework After NATO Talks President Trump said a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland and the broader Arctic emerged from recent NATO discussions, pledging no tariffs and no use of force to acquire the island [1][4]. The proposal mentions Greenland’s mineral rights and a “Golden Dome” missile‑defense concept involving NATO partners [4]. NATO’s spokesperson confirmed the alliance did not propose any sovereignty concessions [1], and Secretary‑General Mark Rutte noted sovereignty was not raised in his talks with Trump [1][4]. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed steps toward a consolidated NATO Arctic surveillance mission modeled on the Baltic Sentry [1].

Denmark Insists Sovereignty Over Greenland Remains Non‑Negotiable Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Denmark and Greenland will not bargain away sovereign authority, though she is open to negotiating security, economic and investment matters [1][2][4]. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described recent talks as ending on a “better note,” emphasizing respect for Denmark’s lines while addressing U.S. Arctic security concerns [4]. Danish lawmakers pushed for a NATO‑led Arctic surveillance mission, and Chancellor Merz voiced support for “sovereignty‑respecting dialogue” [1]. Greenlandic legislator Aaja Chenmitz warned NATO lacks the right to negotiate mineral wealth without Greenland’s participation [4].

Board of Peace Launched in Davos Amid Limited Participation At the World Economic Forum, Trump unveiled the Board of Peace with fewer than twenty signatory countries, notably excluding most Western European allies [2]. The board is tasked with overseeing Gaza reconstruction and broader conflict resolution, while the UK announced it would not sign the charter over Russian involvement concerns [2]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Davos and was expected to meet Trump on the sidelines of the forum [2]. The Board’s limited membership underscores the diplomatic isolation of Trump’s Greenland initiative [2].

Russia Distances Itself While Highlighting Western Rift President Vladimir Putin told his Security Council that Greenland “is none of Russia’s business,” deliberately distancing Moscow from the U.S. push while criticizing Denmark’s colonial legacy and invoking the 1917 Virgin Islands sale [3]. Kremlin officials framed the dispute as a tool to weaken Western unity and keep U.S. focus on Ukraine [3]. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted experts believe a U.S. takeover would become a historic milestone, reflecting Moscow’s strategic narrative [3]. Russia refrained from direct commentary on the emerging framework, maintaining a cautious posture [3].

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