Why Greenland is drawing lines for Trump: Motsveld warns Washington once again amid Arctic standoff

Greenland is striking a calmer tone after months of heated rhetoric over its future. Speaking at a major Arctic forum, Foreign Minister Vivian Motsveld voiced optimism about negotiations with the United States and stressed respect for sovereignty and international law. She thanked European and Nordic allies for backing Greenland while underlining the island’s strategic importance. Her remarks come after President Trump’s controversial comments about Greenland and NATO, and as Washington hints at a softer approach. Behind the diplomacy, however, the Arctic’s geopolitical stakes remain high and far from settled.