US President Donald Trump said the United States would build 'two very major' bases in Greenland and called to 'stop the killing' in Ukraine, as a new Arctic security deal between the US, Greenland and Denmark drew a mix of hope, scepticism and fear among Greenlanders.
Key facts
- Trump said the US would build 'two very major' bases in Greenland.
- He called to 'stop the killing' in Ukraine.
- A new Arctic security deal is expected to be signed by the US, Greenland and Denmark.
- Greenlanders reported reactions ranging from hope to scepticism and fear.
- The remarks came around Trump's address to the UN General Assembly in New York.
US President Donald Trump said the United States plans to build ‘two very major’ bases in Greenland, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of events in Europe. The comments came as Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York.
During the same period, Trump called to ‘stop the killing’ in Ukraine, the Guardian reported, though the live coverage did not set out further detail on the remark.
The statements coincide with a new, much-anticipated deal on Arctic security between the US, Greenland and Denmark. According to the Guardian, the agreement is expected to be signed, but details of its contents had not been made public.
Reactions in Greenland were described as a mixture of hope, scepticism and fear ahead of the signing. The Guardian’s Nordic correspondent reported that many Greenlanders were uncertain about what the deal would mean for them.
One account cited in the coverage highlighted the lack of transparency around the agreement: ‘There have been many different reactions in Greenland because they are talking about a deal but no one can see the deal, we don’t know what it is all about, and what’s in it for us or what’s in it.’
The same account pointed to deep distrust of the US administration, stating that Greenlanders ‘have been terrorised as a people for the last 1.5 years by the American president, so many people feel no trust at all.’ The Guardian did not provide additional specifics on the base plans or the timeline in the excerpt available.
Why it matters
Greenland's strategic location in the Arctic has made it a focus of competition over security and resources, and a US military expansion there would carry significant geopolitical weight. The mixed reaction among Greenlanders underscores concerns about transparency and consent in a deal that could reshape the region.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump say about Greenland?
According to the Guardian, Trump said the US would build 'two very major' bases in Greenland.
Who is involved in the Arctic security deal?
The Guardian reported that the deal on Arctic security involves the US, Greenland and Denmark, and is expected to be signed.
How are Greenlanders reacting to the deal?
The Guardian's Nordic correspondent described reactions as a mixture of hope, scepticism and fear, with some citing a lack of details and distrust of the US administration.