NATO Allies Rally Over Arctic Defense Amid Greenland Tensions

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized the importance of strengthening Arctic defenses amid tensions over U.S. President Trump's interest in incorporating Greenland into the United States. Denmark plans significant military investment in the Arctic to uphold international borders.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen convened on Tuesday to discuss enhancing Arctic defenses, a source disclosed to Reuters. The leaders agreed on the essential role all NATO allies must play in this strategic endeavor.

Their discussions surfaced against the backdrop of heightened tension following President Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland, Denmark's autonomous territory. Trump sees Greenland as crucial to U.S. security and has not dismissed the use of military or economic measures to achieve his ambitions.

In response, Denmark announced a 14.6 billion Danish crowns increase in military spending for Arctic presence. Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, after consultations with French President Macron, underscored European support for respecting international borders, hinting at opposition to Trump's Greenland interest.

(With inputs from agencies.)