Trump and NATO's "Greenland Framework Agreement" cause upheaval, Denmark firmly states that sovereignty is not negotiable

January 22 News, the geopolitical dispute over Greenland sovereignty has intensified again. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen explicitly stated on Thursday that the so-called “framework agreement” reached between U.S. President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not involve Greenland sovereignty issues, and Denmark will not make any concessions on this core matter.

Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark can engage in consultations with allies on a wide range of issues including politics, security, investment, and economics, but sovereignty is not within the scope of negotiations. “Only Denmark and the people of Greenland have the right to decide everything related to Greenland,” she pointed out. She also added that Denmark has confirmed that the communication between Trump and NATO does not include any substantive changes to Greenland’s status.

Nevertheless, the Danish government still hopes to have constructive dialogue with the United States and NATO on Arctic security, including Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, but only on the condition that the territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland is respected. This statement is seen as a direct response to recent external concerns and also aims to stabilize the EU’s stance on Greenland.

Meanwhile, the geopolitical game continues to ferment in Davos. According to multiple informed officials, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on his way to the World Economic Forum, plans to meet with Trump in the afternoon local time. Previously, Zelenskyy hoped to promote a “prosperity plan” worth up to $800 billion, aiming to foster cooperation among Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe in post-war reconstruction and security, but no signing arrangements have been made so far.

Several Ukrainian and Western officials stated that one of the key reasons hindering the progress of this plan is the obvious divergence between Europe and Washington on Greenland issues and the global conflict oversight mechanism led by Trump. Additionally, Russia has yet to comment on a 20-point peace plan covering Ukraine and Europe, which also makes the U.S. cautious.

Against this backdrop, Greenland sovereignty, Arctic security, and the Ukraine peace process are being tied into a more complex international negotiation framework. Trump’s latest moves will undoubtedly continue to influence the nerves of Europe and global markets.