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UK dispatches Defense Secretary John Healey to Denmark to discuss Greenland on Wednesday

Danish combat troops have arrived. The Danish Army Chief, was on board the aircraft that landed on Monday evening in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.–TV2

The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE) has warned Danish officials and government agencies to immediately cease using Bluetooth headphones and AirPods while on duty due to the high risk of being spied on by US intelligence services

Statement from Norwegian Prime Minister about Trump letter: Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump. 'I can confirm that this is a text message that I received yesterday afternoon from President Trump. It came in response to a short text message from me to President Trump sent earlier on the same day, on behalf of myself and the President of Finland Alexander Stubb. In our message to Trump we conveyed our opposition to his announced tariff increases against Norway, Finland and select other countries. We pointed to the need to de-escalate and proposed a telephone conversation between Trump, Stubb and myself on the same day. The response from Trump came shortly after the message was sent. It was his decision to share his message with other NATO leaders,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.n'Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter. We also support that NATO in a responsible way is taking steps to strengthen security and stability in the Arctic. As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to president Trump what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government,' said the Prime Minister

Trump sent message to Norway's prime minister, saying he no longer feels an "obligation to think purely of peace" because he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump said it's time NATO does something for the U.S. and gives up full control of Greenland, according to PBS

US Treasury Secretary to NBC: Imposing tariffs on European countries over their stance on Greenland is a strategic decision

Danish military internal report said that U.S. military officials sought via unofficial channels information about key military facilities, air fields and ports in Greenland that would be useful for an invasion, according to Berlingske newspaper

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen led a protest in Nuuk, Greenland on Saturday opposing President Trump's plan to annex the Arctic territory

Danish Foreign Minister: The President’s statement comes as a surprise. Earlier this week, we had a constructive meeting with Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio. The purpose of the increased military presence in Greenland, to which the President refers, is to enhance security in the Arctic. We agree with the US that we need to do more since the Arctic is no longer a low tension area. That’s exactly why we and NATO partners are stepping up in full transparency with our American allies.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands: We have taken note of President Trump’s announcement on tariffs. Military efforts related to exercises in Greenland are intended to contribute to security in the Arctic region. The Netherlands is in close contact with the @EU_Commission and partners on our response

Protesters in Denmark and Greenland demonstrated against President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic Island be ceded to the US, calling for it to be left to decide its own future

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson after Trump tariff threat: “We will not let ourselves be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. I will always stand up for my country, and for our allied neighbours. This is an EU matter that affects many more countries than those now being singled out. Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and Great Britain for a collective response."

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

Protests under the slogan “Don’t touch Greenland” took place in Danish cities and Nuuk, with groups like Uagut demanding defense of democratic principles and human rights against external interference

Just 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, and substantial majorities of Democrats and Republicans oppose using military force to annex the island, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found

Danish official says "fundamental disagreements" remains after talks with VP Vance and Marco Rubio

Germany may send a small Bundeswehr advance team to Greenland as early as this week, with the effort reportedly coordinated via Copenhagen rather than NATO structures - BILD reports

Swedish PM: "Swedish Armed Forces personnel have begun deploying to Greenland today as part of a group from several allied European nations. Sweden is sending personnel from the Armed Forces at Denmark’s request."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that his country will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6 and said that the "blackmail" by the United States against the Danish island must end.

Trump: NATO must pave the way for us to acquire Greenland, otherwise Russia or China will get it.

Trump: NATO will become stronger and more effective with US control of Greenland

Trump: Greenland is extremely important to the "Golden Dome" project.

Trump: The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent - Not even close! They know that, and so do I. NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.

Macron on Greenland: If sovereignty of an ally is affected, knock-on effects would be unprecedented. We do not underestimate statements on Greenland

French Foreign Minister: Greenland has chosen Denmark, NATO, and the European Union

Greenland official says people are "very worried" about Trump's calls to take over the island, calling it “unfathomable.”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: We want to strengthen security cooperation in the Arctic—with the United States, NATO, Europe, and our Arctic NATO allies. Just as the Baltic states do not defend NATO’s eastern flank alone, security in the Arctic is a shared responsibility. NATO must protect Greenland as it does every part of its territory, and that collective guarantee is the strongest defense against Russian or Chinese threats in the Arctic

The Danish Prime Minister and the Premier of Greenland will hold a press conference at 3pm Danish time. —TV2

“If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will take Greenland, and I’m am not going to let that happen,” President Donald J. Trump tells reporters earlier onboard Air Force One, stating that he would love to make a deal with them instead of military action, but says, “one way or the other, we’re gonna have Greenland.”

Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov: Denmark will not hand over Greenland even if the USA threatens us with nuclear weapons