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Inuit Defend Greenland's Shared Land Amid U.S. Interest

2/8/2026

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The Greenlandic Inuit assert that Arctic land is shared and cannot be owned by any single entity.
Their statement responds to U.S. President Donald Trump renewing interest in acquiring Greenland for national security and its mineral resources.
The Inuit have inhabited Greenland for centuries and emphasize their connection to the land amid growing global attention on Greenland's geopolitical significance.

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The Greenlandic Inuit assert that Arctic land is shared and cannot be owned by any single entity.
Their statement responds to U.S. President Donald Trump renewing interest in acquiring Greenland for national security and its mineral resources.
The Inuit have inhabited Greenland for centuries and emphasize their connection to the land amid growing global attention on Greenland's geopolitical significance.