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Denmark Warns U.S. Actions on Greenland Could Backfire

1/17/2026

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Rasmus Jarlov, chair of Denmark's defense committee, warned rising tensions could trigger U.S. actions toward Greenland amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, though invasion remains unlikely.
He said Denmark relies on EU and NATO allies to deter aggression.
He warned that annexing Greenland would not benefit the United States and could weaken NATO, aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jarlov highlighted that Greenlanders are wary of independence, fearing U.S. control.

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Rasmus Jarlov, chair of Denmark's defense committee, warned rising tensions could trigger U.S. actions toward Greenland amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, though invasion remains unlikely.
He said Denmark relies on EU and NATO allies to deter aggression.
He warned that annexing Greenland would not benefit the United States and could weaken NATO, aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jarlov highlighted that Greenlanders are wary of independence, fearing U.S. control.