Trump announces ‘infinite’ Greenland security deal with Denmark
Denmark and Greenland both hailed the deal and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
US President Donald Trump has announced a new deal with Denmark and Greenland that grants Washington permanent control over Greenland's security. The agreement, dubbed an "Infinite Life Agreement," prevents Russia and China from establishing bases or conducting sensitive investments in the Arctic territory. Trump, who has repeatedly expressed concerns about the strategic importance of Greenland, stated that no adversary would have a presence in the region without the US's approval.
Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the deal and plan to sign it at the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The agreement aims to bolster security in Greenland amid growing tensions between the US, Russia, and China over the strategic importance of the Arctic.
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