Greenland's sovereignty at risk as Trump threatens invasion - Denmark vows to defend its ally
In a bold warning, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that any US attack on a NATO ally would spell the end of both the alliance and post-World War II security. Her remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump's renewed threats to take control of Greenland, a former Danish colony with its own distinct government.
Frederiksen made it clear that Denmark will not stand idly by if America were to attempt to invade its North Atlantic neighbor. "If the United States decides to militarily attack another NATO country, then everything would stop β that includes NATO and therefore post-World War II security," she told a Danish TV network.
Trump's comments have reignited fears of an American invasion, following recent US military operations in Venezuela. The US president claimed Greenland was "very badly needed" by the United States, sparking outrage from Greenland's government and its own Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
Greenland has repeatedly stated it does not want to be part of the US, with Nielsen urging Trump to abandon his "fantasies about annexation". Frederiksen echoed these sentiments, stating that Denmark would "do everything" to protect Greenland's sovereignty.
The EU has also come out in support of its Danish ally. An EU spokesperson warned that the bloc will continue to uphold principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
As tensions rise in the Arctic region, where global powers are competing for influence, Greenland remains resolute in its independence. The country's leader, Pelle Broberg, said he was confident the US would protect Greenland as an independent nation.
Despite Trump's bluster, Denmark is prepared to defend its ally. In a statement, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed solidarity with Denmark, saying only Denmark and Greenland had the right to decide on issues concerning their territories.
The fate of Greenland hangs in the balance as the world watches and waits to see if America will follow through on Trump's threats. One thing is certain β Denmark and its allies will not stand idly by while its sovereignty is threatened.
In a bold warning, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that any US attack on a NATO ally would spell the end of both the alliance and post-World War II security. Her remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump's renewed threats to take control of Greenland, a former Danish colony with its own distinct government.
Frederiksen made it clear that Denmark will not stand idly by if America were to attempt to invade its North Atlantic neighbor. "If the United States decides to militarily attack another NATO country, then everything would stop β that includes NATO and therefore post-World War II security," she told a Danish TV network.
Trump's comments have reignited fears of an American invasion, following recent US military operations in Venezuela. The US president claimed Greenland was "very badly needed" by the United States, sparking outrage from Greenland's government and its own Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
Greenland has repeatedly stated it does not want to be part of the US, with Nielsen urging Trump to abandon his "fantasies about annexation". Frederiksen echoed these sentiments, stating that Denmark would "do everything" to protect Greenland's sovereignty.
The EU has also come out in support of its Danish ally. An EU spokesperson warned that the bloc will continue to uphold principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
As tensions rise in the Arctic region, where global powers are competing for influence, Greenland remains resolute in its independence. The country's leader, Pelle Broberg, said he was confident the US would protect Greenland as an independent nation.
Despite Trump's bluster, Denmark is prepared to defend its ally. In a statement, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed solidarity with Denmark, saying only Denmark and Greenland had the right to decide on issues concerning their territories.
The fate of Greenland hangs in the balance as the world watches and waits to see if America will follow through on Trump's threats. One thing is certain β Denmark and its allies will not stand idly by while its sovereignty is threatened.