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US Envoy Meets Greenland PM; Arctic Defense Talks Advance

5/18/2026

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U.S. Special Envoy Jeff Landry met Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk on May 18, 2026.
Nielsen reiterated that Greenland will not be sold and its right to self-determination remains non-negotiable.
The United States proposes adding Greenland to the “Golden Dome” defense system to expand its military footprint.
Denmark, Greenland and the United States have agreed to diplomatic talks, with a working group on Arctic security showing early progress.

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U.S. Special Envoy Jeff Landry met Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk on May 18, 2026.
Nielsen reiterated that Greenland will not be sold and its right to self-determination remains non-negotiable.
The United States proposes adding Greenland to the “Golden Dome” defense system to expand its military footprint.
Denmark, Greenland and the United States have agreed to diplomatic talks, with a working group on Arctic security showing early progress.