Trump renews Greenland push; Denmark, NATO allies push back

President Donald Trump has again insisted that Greenland should be under U.S. control, using the NATO summit in Ankara to pressure Denmark and link the issue to a possible withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe Source: infobae. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen immediately reaffirmed that "Greenland is not for sale" and that Denmark would defend its territory Source: elmundoes, abc.es.

The dispute at NATO

Trump argued that Greenland is "very important for the United States, but not for Denmark" and that Denmark "doesn't spend money to really help Greenland" Source: hoydo. He also claimed the island is surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships Source: elnacionalve. Frederiksen countered: "We are a sovereign state and we need everyone to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty" Source: elmundoes. Several European allies expressed support for Denmark, with Iceland's PM stating "Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people" Source: elmundoes. Twelve European countries, led by Norway, signed a declaration to take more responsibility for maritime security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, a move seen as a direct response to U.S. calls for burden-sharing Source: lavanguardia.

Parallel controversy: Oil drilling plans

Meanwhile, a Texas-based company, Greenland Energy, with ties to Trump associates, announced plans to drill for oil in Greenland, claiming it had permits. The Greenland government denied this, stating no active exploration permits exist Source: clarin. The company's CEO later admitted confusion over approval authority Source: clarin. This incident adds to the complexity of U.S.-Greenland relations.