Konflikt um Arktisinsel: US-Beamter: Unterzeichnung von Grönland-Abkommen am Dienstag

On Tuesday, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland will sign an agreement over the strategically important Arctic island, according to US sources. US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen at the White House to formalize the new pact, which is meant to ensure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States, the official said.

The time and location of the signing ceremony have not been disclosed, but it is expected to take place on the sidelines of the UN General Debate in New York, where Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech in the morning. The surprising breakthrough in the dispute over the island was announced a few days ago, but the specifics of the agreement have yet to be clarified.

According to Trump, the United States will gain extensive powers and control over the Arctic island through the deal, which is primarily autonomous but belongs to Denmark. The Danish and Greenlandic sides have not confirmed Trump's version of events so far. In the past, Trump has threatened to annex Greenland, not only disrespecting NATO partner Denmark but also raising doubts about the unity of the world's largest military alliance and the mutual trust between its members.

Trump justified his move with security concerns for the United States, arguing that enemies like China and Russia would try to gain control over the island and that Denmark could not match it.