Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a statement delivered in the capital Copenhagen, emphasized that her government is closely monitoring US President Donald Trump's plans to acquire Greenland and the associated threats regarding the territory.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that she noted Denmark would take adequate steps in response to US President Donald Trump raising the possibility of using military force.
"We will not hesitate to take the same step,"
Frederiksen stated that if a possibility of military intervention by the US arises, Denmark will not hold back from using force to protect its interests. The Prime Minister described this situation as a natural consequence of the US President's statements. She also pointed out that military exercises in Greenland have been increased, carried out within the framework of NATO's "Arctic Resilience Operation."
US President Donald Trump claims that Greenland holds strategic importance for US national security and the "Golden Dome" project. Heavy economic sanctions have been announced against eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland—that oppose the sale of the island. These sanctions are reportedly to remain in effect until an agreement for the full purchase of Greenland is reached.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has consistently and firmly rejected all proposals regarding the transfer of its sovereignty to the United States. The Arctic region has become a focal point of geopolitical competition in recent years due to its vast untapped natural resources and strategic maritime routes. Denmark's stance aligns with the broader European position of maintaining territorial integrity and upholding international law in the face of unilateral diplomatic and economic pressure.
