16.01.2026 08:41
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that the first meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Danish officials regarding the purchase of Greenland was productive. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the security of Greenland is a fundamental issue for both NATO and the EU, stating, "Greenland can rely on us politically, economically, and financially."
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt evaluated the discussions regarding Greenland and the meeting held yesterday about Greenland during the press briefing she organized.
Spokesperson Leavitt drew attention to President Donald Trump's "priority of acquiring Greenland from Denmark," stating that this region is vital for American national interests.
"THE MEETING WAS QUITE PRODUCTIVE"
Leavitt described the meeting yesterday between Vice President JD Vance and Danish officials as "productive," stating, "During the meeting, both sides agreed to establish a working group to continue technical discussions on the purchase of Greenland. It was noted that this meeting would take place every 2 to 3 weeks."
"TRUMP SEES IT AS A NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITY"
Leavitt stated, "President Trump wants Greenland to join the U.S. and sees it as a national security priority." The U.S. spokesperson also added that the plans of some European countries to send troops to Greenland would not affect Trump's decision.
EUROPEAN UNION ISSUES A STATEMENT
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the EU's priority in the first half of the year would be competitiveness and defense, stating that the EU, alongside NATO, also attaches importance to the security of Greenland.
"GREENLAND CAN TRUST US"
In response to a question regarding the U.S. threat towards Greenland, von der Leyen said: "What is clear is that Greenland can trust us politically, economically, and financially. When it comes to security, discussions on Arctic security are primarily a matter for NATO. I also want to emphasize that the Arctic and Arctic security are fundamental issues for the EU and are extremely important to us. This is, among other reasons, why we are doubling our investments and support for Greenland."
Von der Leyen stated, "The EU has a very good reputation in Greenland, and we have great confidence in the excellent cooperation we have. Therefore, we will continue our work on Arctic security with our allies and partners, including the U.S."
WHAT DID TRUMP SAY?
U.S. President Donald Trump had stated that the U.S. "needs Greenland for national security purposes" and that this is "vital for the constructed Golden Dome." Following the meeting of the foreign ministers of the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland in Washington, it was noted that fundamental disagreements persisted, and it was recorded that the U.S. had a "clear desire to seize Greenland." The autonomous region of Greenland, which is part of Denmark, had previously rejected approaches from the U.S. that included the transfer of sovereignty.