Gaza: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that the escalating conflict over Greenland could have direct repercussions for NATO security, stressing that any threat to the self-governing territory would undermine the Alliance's collective security that has been established since the end of World War II. Speaking at a party leader debate at a political rally on Sunday, Frederiksen said that Greenland is going through a "fateful moment" amid escalating US pressure and President Donald Trump's efforts to impose Washington's control over the Arctic island.

According to Qatar News Agency, Frederiksen emphasized that the conflict over Greenland is significant, stating, "What is at stake is bigger than what the eye can see." In posts on Facebook and Instagram, Frederiksen highlighted Denmark's position as a "historically close ally" and affirmed Denmark's readiness to defend its values "wherever it is necessary," including in the Arctic. She reiterated the importance of international law and peoples' right to self-determination.

In response to the situation, the Danish Prime Minister announced that Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen would meet with US counterpart Marco Rubio next week for discussions on Greenland. This meeting follows a joint request from Denmark and the Greenland government to open a dialogue with Washington. Frederiksen noted that "Denmark stands at a crossroads," although she did not provide a specific date or location for the meeting.

This development comes as the US President underscores the importance of US control over Greenland, citing its natural resources as vital to US national security. The US views increased Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic as a growing concern. In an earlier interview with the New York Times, Trump indicated that the choice between preserving the NATO alliance or acquiring Greenland might be necessary.

Greenland, with a population of fewer than 57,000 and covered by ice over four-fifths of its territory, enjoys self-governance within the Kingdom of Denmark, a NATO member. The territory's residents have consistently opposed joining the United States, while Copenhagen remains committed to sovereignty and self-determination principles under international law.