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US claims Greenland security agreement

18 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 · 2 chapters · 5 updates

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Chapter 1US claims Greenland security agreement

  1. 18 Sep

    Trump announces a permanent security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, while officials in Copenhagen and Nuuk continue negotiations.

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  2. Announce a breakthrough in the Greenland dispute as Denmark and the US prepare to sign a formal security agreement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

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  3. Secures permanent control over Greenland's defense and security as President Trump officially announces the finalized agreement.

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  4. 19 Sep

    Blocks foreign investments in Greenland as part of the finalized US-Denmark defense agreement, expanding the scope beyond initial security control.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal

  1. 19 Sep

    Announces security agreement to strengthen Arctic defense, with formal signing expected next week at the UN General Assembly

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  1. US, Denmark, and Greenland sign Arctic defense pact expanding military base access
  2. US reaches defense agreement with Denmark and Greenland to expand military access
  3. US, Denmark, and Greenland agree on perpetual security and basing pact

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