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Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Monday. Greenland's government aims to manage its defenses within NATO in response to U.S. threats of taking over the territory.

A meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance is scheduled for Wednesday to address these tensions. Greenland's officials stated they cannot accept U.S. takeover attempts.

European Commission's Teresa Ribera condemned the U.S. approach, emphasizing Greenland is not for sale. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed optimism for a compromise with the U.S. The situation has led to renewed criticisms of NATO members by President Trump, following warnings from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that such actions would undermine the alliance.