Cyprus Times

White House to Europe: "Greenland Would Be Better Protected by the US"

Published January 6, 2026, 20:02
White House to Europe: "Greenland Would Be Better Protected by the US"

The White House reiterated its position that Greenland would be better protected by the United States, responding to statements from European leaders expressing their support for Denmark and its sovereignty over Greenland. President Trump considers Greenland strategically important for national security and believes that protection from the US would be in the best interests of its residents. European leaders, for their part, emphasized that Greenland belongs to its people and that Denmark has exclusive responsibility for matters concerning it. This dispute highlights geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.