Danish PM Warns US Takeover of Greenland Would End NATO

Copenhagen, Denmark – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated Monday that any attempt by the United States to take control of Greenland would effectively dissolve the NATO military alliance. Frederiksen's remarks followed renewed calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for the U.S. to take control of the Arctic island, according to the Associated Press.

Frederiksen's comments came in the wake of a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the abduction of its leader, events that have sparked global concern, Al Jazeera reported. Trump told reporters on Sunday that he would talk about Greenland, according to Al Jazeera.

Greenland, a strategic and mineral-rich island, is currently under Danish sovereignty. Frederiksen did not elaborate on the specific reasons why a U.S. takeover would lead to the end of NATO, but her statement underscores the severity of the potential diplomatic crisis.

The prime minister's statement highlights the growing tensions between Denmark and the United States following the military operation in Venezuela. The situation remains fluid, and further statements from both governments are expected.