Denmark’s foreign minister has stated that Donald Trump remains determined to ‘conquer’ Greenland, as a crucial meeting between the Greenlandic counterpart and the Trump administration ended without resolving US ambitions to acquire the territory.
The discussions involved Denmark’s foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Greenland’s foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt, and key US officials including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Tensions over the control of Greenland, emphasized by Washington for national security reasons, have escalated as European allies plan a joint troop mission to Greenland to show support for Denmark.
Rasmussen acknowledged the need for further dialogue to find a mutually agreeable way forward after the talks failed to sway the Trump administration.
Trump is advocating for US control over Greenland citing its strategic location, mineral resources, and increased military activities by Russia and China in the region.
The US President’s warnings of a potential invasion of Greenland have raised concerns among European nations, particularly in the aftermath of recent events in Venezuela.
Following the meeting, Rasmussen emphasized that Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland is evident, but it was made unequivocally clear that such a move is not in the kingdom’s best interest.
In a separate development, the UK and US have initiated the evacuation of essential personnel from key Middle East bases in anticipation of potential conflict with Iran.
Precautionary measures, including testing air raid sirens at the al-Udeid base in Qatar and relocating personnel to secure sites, have been implemented amid fears of retaliation following Trump’s strong statements regarding protests in Iran.
Additionally, the UK has temporarily withdrawn its diplomats from Iran due to security concerns, operating the British Embassy remotely as a precautionary measure.
The Mirror has reached out to The White House for comments on the situation. Stay updated by following our live blog for the latest developments.