NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will meet with ministers from Denmark and Greenland to discuss US pressures regarding the acquisition of Greenland.

On January 19, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with the Foreign Minister of Greenland, Vivian Motzfeldt, and the Danish Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen, at NATO headquarters in Brussels. This meeting comes in the context of increasing pressures from American President Donald Trump, who wishes to purchase Greenland, arguing that control over the island is essential to counteract the expansion of Russia and China. Eight European countries have issued a joint statement of solidarity with Greenland, emphasizing their opposition to Trump's desire. Additionally, Trump has announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight European states, which will increase to 25% if an agreement on Greenland is not reached. Greenlandic officials have made it clear that they do not wish to become part of the United States, and the meeting at NATO reflects the existing tensions on this issue.