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Frederiksen to USA: Annexation Not an Option, Let's Strengthen Arctic Security

You cannot annex other countries, not even with international security as an argument, was the direct message from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to the USA. .
Frederiksen to USA: Annexation Not an Option, Let's Strengthen Arctic Security

Frederiksen Pledges Support for Greenland During Challenging Times

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is on site in Nuuk on Greenland. It is her first visit since President Donald Trump's statement about the USA having to take over the island.
Frederiksen Pledges Support for Greenland During Challenging Times

Frederiksen Visits Greenland as Concerns Over US Interest Persist

For the first time since Donald Trump's outburst about "taking over the island", Denmark's Prime Minister is visiting Greenland. In the capital Nuuk, few believe the visit will make a difference.
Frederiksen Visits Greenland as Concerns Over US Interest Persist

Løkke and Rubio to Discuss US-Denmark Tensions Over Greenland

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is meeting his American counterpart Marco Rubio this week, according to two sources to Financial Times. .
Løkke and Rubio to Discuss US-Denmark Tensions Over Greenland

Frederiksen's Greenland Visit Signals Closer Denmark-USA Ties

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) marks the cooperation and unity between Denmark and Greenland through a visit to the island already at the beginning of next week. .
Frederiksen's Greenland Visit Signals Closer Denmark-USA Ties

Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

During a lightning visit to Greenland, USA's Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark's handling of the island – words that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen did not appreciate. "We have stood side by side with the Americans in difficult situations.
Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

Denmark Proposes Defense Pact with US Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The USA is crucial for Denmark's security. This is emphasized by the Danish government as a bill on defense cooperation with the USA is presented – right in the middle of an ongoing diplomatic crisis.
Denmark Proposes Defense Pact with US Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

France and the United Kingdom are fighting for "security guarantees" to Ukraine ahead of a potential settlement with Russia. But how it will go is still highly unclear.
Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Trump Reiterates Desire for Greenland as Vance Prepares Visit

USA "must have" Greenland. That's what USA's President Donald Trump says ahead of Vice President JD Vance's visit to the island later this week.
Trump Reiterates Desire for Greenland as Vance Prepares Visit

Vance's Greenland Visit Shifts Focus to Military Base, Easing Tensions

The USA's Vice President JD Vance will accompany his wife Usha to Greenland on Friday. However, the Americans have rearranged their travel plan and will visit a military base instead of the capital Nuuk, according to the Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiag.
Vance's Greenland Visit Shifts Focus to Military Base, Easing Tensions

JD Vance Joins Wife Usha on Greenland Trip Amid US-Denmark Tensions

The USA's Vice President JD Vance says in a post on X that he will accompany his wife Usha to Greenland on Friday. The visit takes place against the backdrop of the escalated American rhetoric about annexing the autonomous Danish territory.
JD Vance Joins Wife Usha on Greenland Trip Amid US-Denmark Tensions

Frederiksen Criticizes US Pressure on Greenland During Official Visit

The USA is exerting an "unacceptable pressure" on Denmark and Greenland, according to Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S). .
Frederiksen Criticizes US Pressure on Greenland During Official Visit

Usha Vance Visits Greenland as Danish Police Increase Security

Danish police have been sent to Greenland ahead of Thursday's visit by the USA's Second Lady Usha Vance. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she takes the visit seriously.
Usha Vance Visits Greenland as Danish Police Increase Security

US Officials Visit Greenland Sparking Speculation on Intentions

The USA appears to be making new attempts to initiate a dialogue on taking control of Greenland. Both Donald Trump's security adviser and the Vice President's wife are expected to visit the island this week.
US Officials Visit Greenland Sparking Speculation on Intentions

Victory for divided opposition on Greenland

The opposition party Democrats (The Democrats) are making a sensation and become the largest party in Greenland's parliamentary election. The old government parties have received a slap in the face – but how a new government will look like is uncertain.
Victory for divided opposition on Greenland

Why Greenland is so hot right now

USA, China and Russia. All of them have shown interest in Greenland.
Why Greenland is so hot right now

Greenland's Parliamentary Election: Question of Independence and Geopolitics

Greenland's upcoming parliamentary election has received significant attention, not only for the domestic issues of independence, but also for Greenland's role in global geopolitics. .
Greenland's Parliamentary Election: Question of Independence and Geopolitics

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Terror-labelled Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to Israel, confirms the Israeli government. At the same time, convoys with hundreds of released Palestinian prisoners left Israeli prisons.
Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not believe that Russia will be satisfied with Ukraine if they win the war — and that they are already now "getting ready to attack in other places". Unfortunately, we are in a time where it is a conceivable scenario, she says to TT.
Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

It is not enough to spend three percent of GDP on defense, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She is calling for closer defense cooperation in the Nordic region – and announces a Norwegian-Danish one together with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv.
Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck

The defence stocks have soared after signals that massive defence investments are expected in Europe. However, the risk is that the industry cannot scale up at the same pace.
Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck

Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry

Sweden is preparing itself in an increasingly difficult security situation. To maintain a high tempo in the buildup requires an efficient defense industry, notes Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M).
Jonson: Increased tempo is required in the defense industry
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