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Vice President Vance Visits Greenland's U.S. Base Amid Heightened Tensions

The scaled-back trip follows protests and diplomatic backlash over U.S. rhetoric on annexing Greenland, with local and Danish leaders reaffirming their opposition.

  • Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha visited the U.S. military base at Pituffik in Greenland, following significant protests and a revised itinerary to avoid diplomatic violations.
  • Greenland's new coalition government was announced today, uniting four of five political parties to oppose U.S. annexation efforts promoted by President Trump.
  • President Trump reiterated his desire for U.S. control over Greenland, citing national security and Arctic strategic interests, while dismissing local opposition.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic leaders condemned the U.S. rhetoric, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin called U.S. plans for Greenland 'serious' and linked them to historical ambitions, while warning of escalating Arctic geopolitical tensions.
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