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US: Meeting at the White House Aimed at De-escalating Crisis over Greenland

Published January 14, 2026, 08:13
US: Meeting at the White House Aimed at De-escalating Crisis over Greenland

The Danish and Greenlandic Foreign Ministers will meet with US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, at the White House to discuss former President Trump's desire to purchase Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the possibility of a sale, despite Trump's statements that he would proceed with the purchase 'one way or another'. Trump argues that acquiring Greenland is necessary to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic. The meeting is considered critical, with analysts estimating that the outcome will depend on whether the US insists on its initial demand. The Prime Minister of Greenland has emphasized that Greenland will not become part of the US, while Denmark defends its ability to protect the region. The situation is characterized as a geopolitical crisis.