Trump Reiterates Greenland Annexation Goal, Drawing Global Attention

The U.S. president's comments during a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte have sparked reactions from Greenlandic leaders and reignited debates on Arctic geopolitics.

• Donald Trump affirmed his intention to annex Greenland, calling it a strategic necessity for international security during a meeting in the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
• Mark Rutte, visibly uncomfortable, distanced NATO from the discussion, emphasizing that the alliance would not engage in the matter.
• Greenlandic leaders, including outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede, condemned Trump's remarks and announced plans for a unified political response to reject annexation efforts.
• Recent Greenlandic elections saw a shift in power, with the opposition party advocating gradual independence from Denmark, further complicating U.S. ambitions for the Arctic territory.
• Trump's remarks also coincided with broader NATO tensions, as he continues to pressure members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and questions the alliance's foundational mutual defense commitments.

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