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Scandinavian leaders have shown a united front following a tense phone call between Danish Prime minister Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump regarding the potential purchase of Greenland.
Frederiksen shared a picture on her Facebook page showing a simple meal at her home with the leaders of Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
In the caption, she stated that the four leaders “discussed the seriousness of the situation” without providing further details.”We have always been united in the Scandinavian countries.And in the new and more unpredictable reality we find ourselves in, it has become even more vital to have good and close alliances and friendships,” she added.
The meeting comes after reports that Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark, a proposal that was met with strong opposition from Danish officials. Frederiksen has repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit: A Diplomatic Iceberg?
Tensions flared during a meeting between US President donald Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, with reports suggesting a frosty reception for the Danish leader.
The meeting, which lasted 45 minutes, centered around Trump’s long-held interest in purchasing Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. While the White House remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the conversation, Frederiksen made it clear that Greenland “is not for sale.”
Five high-ranking EU officials, speaking anonymously to the Financial Times, painted a picture of a tense and unproductive encounter. They described Trump as abrupt and antagonistic towards Frederiksen, despite the close strategic and economic ties between the two nations.
The US and Denmark collaborate closely on military matters and resource extraction, making the reported animosity all the more surprising.
Trump’s interest in Greenland has been met with widespread skepticism and criticism,with many viewing it as a non-starter. The island’s residents have also expressed strong opposition to any potential sale.σπείρωση-σκανδιναβών-ηγετών-για-τη-563438791″ width=”660″ height=”370″ data-index=”2″/>
