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(MENAFN) The Kremlin on Friday confirmed that it recognizes Greenland as a territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, calling the recent situation surrounding the island “very controversial.” “We proceed from the understanding that Greenland is a...

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(MENAFN) President Donald Trump asserted Friday that Greenland represents a critical component of U.S. national defense and disclosed that NATO is currently involved in discussions concerning the Arctic territory. "NATO has been dealing with us on...

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(MENAFN) The Kremlin on Friday affirmed Greenland’s legal position as a part of Denmark, while also labeling recent developments concerning the island as “very controversial.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a press...

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(MENAFN) The European Union is convening an emergency meeting of ambassadors from all 27 member states on Sunday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of escalating tariffs on eight European NATO countries that oppose a “complete and...

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(MENAFN) President Donald Trump said on Friday that Greenland is critical to US national security and confirmed that discussions with NATO are underway regarding the territory, according to his statements to reporters. “NATO has been dealing with...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Denmark of treating Greenland like a colony as US President Donald Trump continues pursuing plans to acquire the self-governing Arctic territory.

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(MENAFN) Moscow has flatly rejected allegations that it harbors ambitions to take control of Greenland, with a senior diplomat asserting that Washington understands neither the Kremlin nor Beijing seeks to claim the Arctic territory.

Government Offices of Sweden

SWEDEN, January 23 - Topics of discussion included the importance of jointly addressing a changing world with likeminded, Allies and partners in the Nordic region, the EU and NATO. Ms Malmer Stenergard expressed her wholehearted support for...

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(MENAFN) Donald Trump proclaimed Greenland as American land Wednesday and demanded immediate sovereignty negotiations with Denmark, framing Arctic control as vital to United States national security and NATO alliance strength.

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has argued that Denmark has historically dealt with Greenland as a colonial territory, commenting amid renewed debate surrounding US President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring the self-governing Arctic...

New York State Office of the Governor

Earlier this evening, Governor Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News' “Capital Tonight” with Susan Arbetter.

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(MENAFN) Global financial markets saw increased risk appetite following remarks by US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, signaling that he would not impose tariffs on Greenland while citing the island’s...

The Arctic Institute

Back to Publications In this What’s New Episode, Serafima Andreeva, Erdem Lamazhapov and Andreas Østhagen discuss Donald Trump’s obsession with Greenland and the impact on the current and future Arctic order.

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(MENAFN) Denmark has unveiled a joint proposal with Greenland for a NATO Arctic operation, responding to escalating American pressure to seize control of the strategically vital territory, officials confirmed Monday.

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(MENAFN) Denmark and Greenland have proposed a NATO mission in the Arctic, according to Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, following US threats to acquire the self-governing Danish territory, as reported Monday.

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(MENAFN) European leaders reacted positively on Wednesday to US President Donald Trump’s announcement outlining a framework for a future arrangement concerning Greenland, alongside his decision to halt planned tariffs targeting several European...

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(MENAFN) European officials expressed cautious relief Thursday following US President Donald Trump's pivot away from threatened tariffs and military acquisition rhetoric regarding Greenland, though several leaders emphasized vigilance amid what...

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(MENAFN) Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has agreed to a direct confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump over the contested Greenland issue, Danish local media reported Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) NATO will act to prevent Russia and China from gaining economic or military footholds in Greenland, the alliance’s secretary general said Thursday, underscoring the Arctic’s growing strategic importance.

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(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, demanded immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance for both national and international security.