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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, says Greenland is not for sale and Denmark will defend every inch of NATO territory, reinforcing Greenland’s sovereignty and self-determination as Trump renews his push to acquire the island; a U.S.–Denmark–Greenland working group continues discussions on the territory, with Trump also suggesting a possible pullout of U.S. troops from Europe.
Greenland's Prime Minister Nielsen reaffirmed the territory's right to self-determination in a meeting with a U.S. envoy linked to Trump, signaling a continued push for greater autonomy though no referendum was announced.
Greenland’s government condemned a US delegation that included a volunteer doctor, saying Greenlanders are not experimental subjects and warning against geopolitically driven meddling as talks over the island’s future continue and Greenland asserts its right to self-determination.
Downing Street says the UK’s position on the Falklands is unchanging: sovereignty lies with Britain and the islanders have the right to self-determination. The leak of a Pentagon memo proposing the US reassess support for European sovereignty claims has not altered this stance, with ministers emphasizing a very strong UK-US security relationship and indicating no anticipated policy shift regarding the Falklands despite the memo’s angle amid broader tensions over Iran.
Thousands gathered in Denmark’s cities including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense to protest Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, organized by Greenlandic groups with ActionAid Denmark. Protesters voiced solidarity with Greenland’s population and called for respect of Greenland’s right to self-determination and Denmark’s sovereignty. A Nuuk protest was also planned as a bipartisan U.S. delegation visited Copenhagen to discuss the situation, highlighting tensions in U.S.–Danish relations and NATO security considerations surrounding Greenland.
The International Court of Justice is hearing final arguments in a case challenging Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, initiated by a UN General Assembly resolution. The case questions the legal consequences of Israel's 56-year occupation, with the Palestinian Authority accusing Israel of colonialism and apartheid. The proceedings could have significant implications, potentially affecting trade and the legitimacy of Israel's position, and may serve as a catalyst for negotiations. The ICJ's opinion, if issued, could instruct UN bodies and nations to do nothing to support the current situation, potentially impacting countries' support for Israel.