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Photos of Greenland as Trump Says US Needs Island for Arctic Security

European leaders emphasized Greenlanders' sovereignty amid renewed US interest in the Arctic, highlighting the island's strategic importance within NATO and Denmark's territory.

  • European leaders reaffirmed that Greenland, the self-governing territory of Denmark, `belongs to its people`, asserting local ownership amid renewed U.S. interest.
  • Following renewed U.S. interest, the Trump administration doubled down on Greenland, prompting European leaders to reaffirm its sovereignty, `belongs to its people`.
  • Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark and part of NATO, maintaining political ties with Denmark while holding strategic Arctic significance.
  • Geographically, Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada and more than two-thirds of its territory lies within the Arctic Circle, highlighting its strategic Arctic importance.
  • Described as a strategic Arctic island, Greenland drew renewed interest after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over, while European leaders said it `belongs to its people`.
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Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland, the self-governing territory of Denmark and part of NATO, sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle.

Last night, President Donald Trump reiterated his plans to annex the island of the Arctic Ocean, in an almost belligerent statement.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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