Greenland: Vance warns Europe to take Trump 'seriously'
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Key Points:
- US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark and Europe of neglecting Greenland's security amid concerns over Russia and China, urging them to take the island's defense seriously or risk US intervention.
- President Donald Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland, suggesting ownership would provide strategic advantages beyond existing treaties that allow US military presence on the island.
- Denmark's ambassador and Greenland's representative met with US National Security Council officials to discuss Trump's proposal, while Danish and US officials continue diplomatic talks to address the issue.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's support for Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, alongside European allies who pledged to defend the island's territorial integrity.
