Despite President Trump's announcement of a "framework agreement" for Greenland, it may merely be an update to a 1951 treaty that already grants the US extensive privileges.
Russia's ambassador states Denmark threatens to revoke the land where the Russian embassy is located, as Copenhagen and Moscow face increasingly sharp confrontation.
President Trump announced that import tariffs would be imposed on 8 European countries starting in February, until the US completes its acquisition of Greenland.
A Danish delegation asked the US congress to delay a vote on war powers concerning Greenland, fearing it could reinforce Mr. Trump's intent to acquire the territory, Politico reported.