U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited geopolitical debates by declaring his intent to resolve what he calls the 'Russian threat' in Greenland, asserting on Truth Social that 'it will be done!!!' This comes three years after his 2023 proposal to purchase the autonomous Danish territory, which was firmly rejected by both Copenhagen and Greenland's leadership.
In his January 18, 2026 post, Trump criticized Denmark's historical handling of NATO security concerns regarding Greenland, claiming the alliance has urged action for two decades. The White House has not yet clarified what specific measures the administration plans to implement.
Greenland Premier Múte Bourup Egede reiterated the territory's position: 'We are not for sale and never will be. Our security is already guaranteed through NATO membership.' Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen echoed this stance, emphasizing Greenland's strategic importance to transatlantic security frameworks.
The remarks have drawn sharp responses from Moscow, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov calling the allegations of Russian threats 'baseless Cold War rhetoric.' Meanwhile, European Council President Roberta Metsola warned that 'unilateral actions risk undermining NATO unity at a critical juncture.'
Analysts suggest this development could impact Arctic policy coordination as climate change opens new northern shipping routes. The U.S. maintains vital early-warning radar systems at Thule Air Base in Greenland, a key NATO asset since 1951.
