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Greenland's Leaders Warn of Rising Tensions Amid U.S. Threats

1/20/2026

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Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a U.S. military attack is unlikely but not impossible.
Alongside former Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, he notes ongoing civil preparedness reviews, including household food-supply ideas.
They condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threats as disrespectful and stressed Greenland's NATO membership.
They warned that any escalation could have broader implications and cited Nordic countries' similar preparedness guidance amid concerns about Russian aggression.

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Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a U.S. military attack is unlikely but not impossible.
Alongside former Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, he notes ongoing civil preparedness reviews, including household food-supply ideas.
They condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threats as disrespectful and stressed Greenland's NATO membership.
They warned that any escalation could have broader implications and cited Nordic countries' similar preparedness guidance amid concerns about Russian aggression.