Han media: When the US-Danish negotiation broke down... NATO forces immediately conducted a military demonstration in Greenland

Regarding the high-level talks on Greenland... "Only confirmed fundamental differences", Trump insisted on annexation, European allies upgraded their response level

Following the repeated public statements by the United States expressing its intention to purchase the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, the high-level three-nation (United States, Denmark, and Greenland) talks held on the 14th in Washington D.C. ended without result. After the breakdown of the negotiations, Denmark immediately joined with NATO allies to send troops to Greenland in an emergency, conducting an actual "military demonstration". Witnessing President Donald Trump even hinting at possible military action to insist on annexing Greenland, European allies raised their response levels under the pretext of joint exercises.

Breakdown of negotiations... NATO forces immediately gathered in Greenland

According to foreign media reports, the Danish Ministry of Defense announced that it had joined with NATO allies to deploy "Arctic Endurance" (Operation Arctic Endurance), increasing military strength in Greenland and surrounding areas.

The Danish Ministry of Defense stated regarding this measure: "The purpose is to develop combat capabilities in special Arctic environments, strengthen security in Europe and the Arctic," and "includes necessary infrastructure protection, support for local self-government, deployment of fighter aircraft, and maritime operations." Although presented as routine training, the sudden deployment of forces at a time when the United States was openly demanding the cession of Greenland's sovereignty was seen as a strong warning signal to the United States.

Participation in this operation was not limited to Denmark; core NATO members such as Germany, France, Norway, and Sweden also sent large numbers of forces. French President Emmanuel Macron posted on social media: "French forward units are heading to Greenland, and additional forces will follow soon." It is reported that Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also said: "Troops were dispatched upon Denmark's request," while Germany sent 13 soldiers for reconnaissance missions, and Norway sent an officer group.

A NATO official said: "Member states are exploring collective plans to increase the number of troops stationed in the Arctic region," implying that this deployment may not be limited to a single exercise.

White House talks: "Respect the red line," countries speak for themselves

That morning at the White House, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, and held a high-level meeting lasting about one hour.

Both sides discussed U.S. security concerns and cooperation plans for Greenland, but failed to reach an agreement. After the meeting, Rasmussen told reporters: "There still exist fundamental differences regarding the issue of Greenland." While both sides agreed to establish a working group to bridge the differences, Denmark insisted: "Practical negotiations must be conducted based on respect for the 'red line' of the Kingdom of Denmark." This red line refers to not ceding Greenland's sovereignty to the United States.

Motzfeldt said: "We welcome closer cooperation with the United States, but we do not want to become part of the United States," clearly stating opposition to the merger.

Trump: For the Golden Dome, we must take it... haven't you seen Venezuela?

Despite the difficulties in the negotiations, President Trump still insisted on taking Greenland. After the meeting, Trump met with journalists at the White House and said: "The situation needs to be observed, but the United States needs it (Greenland)," and "there should be a solution."

He specifically emphasized that, for building his new missile defense system concept "Golden Dome," it is geographically essential to take Greenland. Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social: "If countries like Russia wanted to occupy Greenland, Denmark could do nothing, but the United States could do everything," and "you can see from last week's situation in Venezuela." In fact, this was a display of military intervention capability to increase pressure.

He also cited former President Harry Truman's attempt to buy Greenland and the purchase of the Virgin Islands from Denmark in the early 20th century as examples, arguing that his demands have historical precedents. He added that when he spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the latter hoped that the United States would take some measures regarding Greenland.

Additionally, after the three-ministerial talks, a delegation from the bipartisan "Arctic Core Group" in the U.S. Senate will visit Copenhagen, Denmark, to continue negotiations. It is expected that the diplomatic and military tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland will continue in the near future.

Source: Chosun Ilbo

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