Trump has asserted that Greenland is “occupied by Russian and Chinese ships” and emphasized that the U.S. should seize control of the island for national security purposes — a narrative that has gained momentum recently.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide informed Norwegian broadcaster NRK that there was “minimal” Russian or Chinese activity near Greenland, despite ongoing Russian submarine operations closer to Norway itself.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated at a security conference in northern Sweden that Stockholm was “highly critical” of the Trump administration’s actions towards Venezuela, concerning international law.
“We are likely even more critical of the rhetoric against Greenland and Denmark,” Kristersson added, noting that the rules-based international order is facing unprecedented strain.
Kristersson suggested that the U.S. should acknowledge Denmark’s long-standing role as a loyal ally, instead of stirring concerns about Greenland. “On the contrary, the United States should thank Denmark,” he remarked.
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament reaffirmed their position late Friday, issuing a joint statement: “We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders.”
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