A senior US government official has declared that the acquisition of Greenland by the United States remains the "only solution" to address security risks surrounding the Arctic island, according to reports from Welt.
The statement comes amid what the official described as "intense naval activities" in the region, signaling a renewed push for US strategic control over the territory ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
The remarks represent a significant escalation in rhetoric, directly challenging the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark and the autonomous government of Greenland.
Both Copenhagen and Nuuk have firmly rejected the notion of a sale, seeking instead a diplomatic compromise that respects Greenlandic self-determination while addressing US security concerns.
The US position frames the island not merely as a territorial asset but as a critical component of NATO's northern flank, arguing that direct US ownership is necessary to counter emerging geopolitical threats.
This development adds a layer of complexity to the NATO summit agenda, where alliance unity is paramount.