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Greenland

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic security in face of US, Russia threats

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivering a statement on “Europe’s Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the Arctic” at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Oct 20.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivering a statement on “Europe’s Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the Arctic” at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Oct 20.

Trump says massive oil, gas exploration set to begin in 'our Greenland'

People wait for the arrival of the Greenlandic delegation after they agreed on a security deal with the US and Denmark at Nuuk Airport in Nuuk, Greenland, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe
People wait for the arrival of the Greenlandic delegation after they agreed on a security deal with the US and Denmark at Nuuk Airport in Nuuk, Greenland, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe

Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump hailed Greenland’s position as “second to none” for US and European security.
US President Donald Trump hailed Greenland’s position as “second to none” for US and European security.

Greenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security deal

Two children play on the beach in the old harbour area of Nuuk, Greenland, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe
Two children play on the beach in the old harbour area of Nuuk, Greenland, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe

Desolate Arctic outpost likely to host US troops under new Greenland deal

FILE PHOTO: General view of Mestersvig military outpost in Mestersvig, Greenland, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of Mestersvig military outpost in Mestersvig, Greenland, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo

Greenland deal a boost for US naval strategy

(From left) US President Donald Trump, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland‘s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen at the signing of a trilateral security deal in New York on Sept 22.
(From left) US President Donald Trump, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland‘s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen at the signing of a trilateral security deal in New York on Sept 22.

Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky

The agreement allows the US to expand its military presence on Greenland, reopening Cold War-era bases in the settlements of Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
The agreement allows the US to expand its military presence on Greenland, reopening Cold War-era bases in the settlements of Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.

Explainer-What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?

A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

FILE PHOTO: Houses stand in front of the mountain Sermitsiaq, in Nuuk, Greenland, September 19, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Houses stand in front of the mountain Sermitsiaq, in Nuuk, Greenland, September 19, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe/File Photo

US to open two new military bases in Greenland: Sources

Denmark, Greenland and the United States are expected to sign their new agreement on Sept 22.
Denmark, Greenland and the United States are expected to sign their new agreement on Sept 22.

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