Danish prime minister, Greenland leader reject Trump's idea of sending U.S. hospital ship

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday that the autonomous territory of Denmark is not interested in receiving a U.S. hospital ship that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to send to the island.

Trump wrote on Truth Social platform on Saturday that he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send "a great hospital boat" to Greenland "to take care of" people who are "sick."

In response, Frederiksen wrote in her Facebook post that she is "happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to health for all. Where it's not insurances and wealth that determine whether you get proper treatment." She also emphasized that Greenland has "the same approach".

In a Facebook post, Nielsen wrote that the answer is "No, thank you," noting that Greenland has a public healthcare system where treatment is free for citizens, calling it a conscious choice and a fundamental part of Greenlandic society.

He contrasted this with the United States, where it costs money to see a doctor.

As the world's largest island, Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over its defense and foreign policy.

Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, a threat that has caused grave concerns on the island and across the world.

Danish prime minister, Greenland leader reject Trump's idea of sending U.S. hospital ship

Danish prime minister, Greenland leader reject Trump's idea of sending U.S. hospital ship

Danish prime minister, Greenland leader reject Trump's idea of sending U.S. hospital ship

Danish prime minister, Greenland leader reject Trump's idea of sending U.S. hospital ship

The development of the nuclear triad "remains an absolute priority" for Russia, President Vladimir Putin said Monday in a video speech on the Defender of the Fatherland Day.

The development of the nuclear triad serves as a guarantee of Russia's security and allows the effective maintenance of strategic deterrence and the balance of power in the world, said Putin.

Putin emphasized that Russia will enhance the potential of its armed forces and improve their combat readiness, mobility and ability to operate under the most complex conditions.

He also vowed to accelerate the pace of research and development of advanced weapons and equipment for the armed forces to ensure that they are in reliable hands.

Developing nuclear triad remains "absolute priority" for Russia: Putin

Developing nuclear triad remains "absolute priority" for Russia: Putin