Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed on Monday that the latest U.S. statements on controlling the island, including tariff threats against EU countries that oppose the U.S., will not change Greenland's firm stance in defending its right to decide its own future.
"The latest statements from the United States, including the tariff threats, will not change our position. We will not let ourselves be pressured. We stand firm on dialogue, on respect and on international law," he said in a post on social media platform Facebook.
In the post, Nielsen also said that Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt was scheduled to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Monday. He said that Greenland is committed to ensuring that the discussions surrounding Arctic security will be held in a way that respects Greenland's role.
Denmark is deploying military equipment and advance troops to the island to prepare for the possible arrival of a larger force from the Danish Army and other branches of its armed forces, Danish broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday that the Danish government is committed to establishing "a more permanent and larger military presence" for Denmark and its NATO allies in and around Greenland. He described the move as "a clear response to the challenges facing the Arctic," Danish media reported.
It was reported that more Danish armed forces are set to arrive in Greenland on Monday evening, led by Peter Boysen, Chief of the Danish Army Command.
Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland.
Greenlandic PM reaffirms position following latest U.S. statements on controlling island
Greenlandic PM reaffirms position following latest U.S. statements on controlling island
