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Watch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

Watch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

Summary

People in Denmark and the U.S. reacted with concern to President Trump's interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control. Danish and Greenland officials went to Washington to discuss the issue, but they did not reach an agreement. Some European countries sent soldiers to Greenland for a reconnaissance mission to better understand the situation.

Key Facts

  • President Trump wants to bring Greenland under U.S. control.
  • Danish and Greenland officials visited Washington to talk about the matter with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance.
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said there is a fundamental disagreement despite constructive talks.
  • Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
  • President Trump hinted that a deal might still be possible without using force.
  • European soldiers have been sent to Greenland's capital, Nuuk, for a reconnaissance mission.

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