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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security

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President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he has secured a deal with Denmark giving the U.S. "permanent control" over Greenland's security, preventing Russia and China from establishing bases there. Both Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen claimed this agreement preserves their sovereignty while enhancing mutual security. However, details about how the agreement will be implemented remain unclear, raising questions among NATO allies regarding its impact on territorial integrity and strategic partnerships.
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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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Denmark and Greenland — an autonomous territory controlled by Copenhagen — both hailed the deal and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week. But the terms of the deal remain uncertain, and Denmark maintains its sovereignty remains intact. In a statement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the deal as “an agreement which at the same time recognises the sovereignty an territorial integrity of the kingdom and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination”.
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🔮 US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory.

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory. asserted
that → say → territory
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
Denmark and Greenland — an autonomous territory controlled by Copenhagen — both hailed the deal and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week. But the terms of the deal remain uncertain, and Denmark maintains its sovereignty remains intact. In a statement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the deal as “an agreement which at the same time recognises the sovereignty an territorial integrity of the kingdom and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination”. asserted
which → control → determination
“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. “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.” asserted
adversary → announce → approval
The 80-year-old said it was an “‘Infinite Life’ Agreement, there is no end!” and said Washington would immediately start building up a large military presence in the territory. asserted
Washington → say → territory
‘Good agreement’ Trump has repeatedly warned about Russia and China trying to establish a foothold in Greenland as a strategic battle for supremacy in a warming Arctic unfolds, and the State Department left no doubt that they would not be allowed to do so. asserted
they → warn → doubt
“This agreement guarantees that China and Russia cannot have a base in Greenland, they cannot send troops to Greenland, and the necessary mechanisms are in place to prevent investment in sensitive sectors,” a State Department official said. asserted
official → guarantee → sectors
At the Davos economic forum this past January, Trump reached a purported deal with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte over the future of Greenland, the terms of which have remained vague. asserted
terms → reach → which
Frederiksen had said on Monday that she was “optimistic” that ongoing discussions with the United States and Greenland since January could resolve the dispute. uncertain
discussions → say → dispute
She said on Friday she was “pleased that there is a prospect of a good agreement for Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States,” adding that it was “good for Nato and Europe.” asserted
it → say → Nato
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the deal with the United States “strengthens” the territory’s security. asserted
deal → say → security
Nato tensions Trump gave no details about how the deal would work, and it was not clear if it was linked to or substantially different from the Rutte deal. asserted
it → give → deal
But 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
A 1951 defence pact, updated in 2004, already allows Washington to ramp up troop deployments and military installations on the island provided it informs Denmark and Greenland in advance. asserted
it → update → advance
At the height of the crisis, Trump would not rule out using force to seize the territory of 57,000 inhabitants, sowing anxiety within the EU and Nato. Since then, tensions have cooled somewhat, and in an apparent move to assuage Trump, Nato launched a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic. asserted
Nato → rule → Arctic
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