U.S. strikes Greenland deal for 'permanent control over security,' will send forces to Danish dog-sled outpost and reopen Cold War base: report
Trump said the agreement with Greenland and Denmark would give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in the Danish island territory.
TL;DR
- The U.S. plans to reopen a Cold War-era military base in Narsarsuaq, Greenland.
- U.S. forces will be stationed at an eastern outpost in Mestersvig, currently used by the Danish dog sled patrol.
- The agreement grants the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
- The pact aims to prevent non-NATO nations, particularly China and Russia, from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments in Greenland.
- The deal also addresses U.S. concerns regarding critical minerals and mining sectors.
- Greenland's government states the deal will strengthen its security and that of Denmark and the U.S.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen noted the pact recognizes Greenland's right to self-determination.