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Trump announces deal giving U.S. ‘infinite’ control of Greenland security; Danish PM calls it ‘good for NATO and Europe’

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described an upcoming security agreement between Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S., set to be signed at the UN General Assembly next week, as beneficial for NATO and European security. President Trump announced on his Truth Social network that the deal grants the U.S. "infinite" control over Greenland’s security, barring foreign adversaries from establishing military bases there. The agreement also upholds Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination rights, according to Frederiksen’s statement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, starting a series of negotiations back in February. The deal reportedly bans China, Russia, and other non-NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland, and restricts them from making sensitive investments there without express written approval from the U.S. Trump emphasized that the agreement comes at no cost to American taxpayers and will ensure complete control over Greenland’s security indefinitely. While details remain unclear, Trump sees this as a strategic move addressing national security concerns for the United States in the Arctic region. Denmark's reaction has been cautious; Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the deal would be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week but did not specify further terms.

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“From now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.” “It is gratifying that we are about to enter into an agreement that ensures and strengthens the security of Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark, the United States and the Western alliance,” said Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the head of Greenland’s government.

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🔮 Mette Frederiksen said the deal “strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area,” adding that it was expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week. She said the agreement “recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom (of Denmark) and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.

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Trump announces deal giving U.S. ‘infinite’ control of Greenland security; Danish PM calls it ‘good for NATO and Europe’ · assertive framing

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An agreement due to be signed by Denmark and Greenland with the United States on strengthening security in the autonomous Danish territory is “good for NATO and Europe,” Denmark’s prime minister said Friday. asserted

minister → sign → NATO

Mette Frederiksen said the deal “strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area,” adding that it was expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week. She said the agreement “recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom (of Denmark) and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination. asserted

agreement → say → determination

Once signed, the agreement will have to go through the necessary parliamentary procedures to enter into force, according to a statement from Frederiksen’s office. uncertain

agreement → sign → office

Trump said Friday that he had struck an “infinite” deal with Denmark to give the United States control over Greenland’s security and bar foreign adversaries from setting up bases there. asserted

he → say → bases

“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland,” Trump said on his Truth Social network. asserted

Trump → announce → network

Nielsen → have → government

It “recognizes Greenland’s interests and our place in international cooperation,” he added. asserted

he → recognize → cooperation

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly insisted that Washington needed to control Greenland for strategic reasons, alarming NATO ally Denmark and sparking fierce pushback from the alliance. asserted

Washington → return → alliance

Several media outlets have reported that the United States wants to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, in addition to the Pituffik base it already has in the north of the territory. asserted

it → report → territory