Danish officials involved in negotiations with the U.S. expressed "cautious optimism" during an interview with CNN, as "it's not as bad as expected," at least the U.S. has not issued a "last warning" and is still discussing "acquisition."
The overall assessment of the meeting was "open and constructive," although both sides still have fundamental differences on the issue of Greenland's sovereignty, with the U.S. not changing its position, but agreeing to establish a high-level working group to explore pathways for Arctic security cooperation.
Denmark reiterated that Greenland "will never be sold," and will not accept any plan that infringes on its sovereignty or right to self-determination. At the same time, it emphasized that it will strengthen military deployments and cooperate with NATO allies to maintain regional stability. The overall atmosphere was relatively calm compared to expectations, with no public conflicts, and it was seen as a restrained and pragmatic crisis management dialogue.
Please pay attention to the wording
At least the U.S. did not issue a "last warning," indicating that the U.S. has not threatened military options and has maintained restraint;
"Basic positions remain unchanged" indicates that neither side has made concessions, one wants to buy, the other does not want to sell.
The U.S. wants to "establish a high-level working group," indicating that it has not given up its stance on Greenland and is trying to achieve its goals through other paths.
The competition has just begun, and the prospects are uncertain.
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