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Denmark and Greenland Address Arctic Security Amid U.S. Tensions

1/28/2026

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen met in Nuuk on January 23, 2026, to address Arctic security amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland.
Frederiksen emphasized the need for U.S.-European unity, while Nielsen expressed concerns about Russian actions and reaffirmed Greenland's commitment to self-governance.
Recent polls show that Greenlanders largely oppose U.S. control and prefer independence from Denmark.
The leaders plan to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris following their discussions.

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen met in Nuuk on January 23, 2026, to address Arctic security amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland.
Frederiksen emphasized the need for U.S.-European unity, while Nielsen expressed concerns about Russian actions and reaffirmed Greenland's commitment to self-governance.
Recent polls show that Greenlanders largely oppose U.S. control and prefer independence from Denmark.
The leaders plan to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris following their discussions.