Denmark and Greenland Reject US Envoy Over Annexation Ambitions

The appointment triggered a swift joint statement from Copenhagen and Nuuk, asserting that national borders remain anchored in international law. Both leaders emphasized that Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders, explicitly rejecting any US attempt to seize the island. Landry, however, described his new volunteer role as an honor, confirming his intention to pursue the annexation of the territory, which currently operates as an autonomous part of the Danish kingdom.

Trump’s pursuit of Greenland has intensified since his return to the White House, fueled by the island's strategic location and vast, untapped mineral resources. The US Geological Survey estimates the Arctic holds 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its gas. While the White House frames these efforts as a matter of national security, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has labeled Landry’s mission unacceptable and plans to summon the US ambassador for an explanation. European Union leadership has joined the fray, offering full solidarity to Denmark and Greenland by affirming that territorial sovereignty is a fundamental principle that cannot be compromised by external power plays.