Denmark and Greenland say new US military presence agreement preserves sovereignty after months of pressure.
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US President Donald Trump announced a security deal with Greenland and Denmark on Friday, establishing a significant US military presence in the Arctic territory. The agreement effectively abandons Trump's earlier ambitions to acquire Greenland, which he pursued for months despite Greenland repeatedly stating it is not for sale. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the deal as "a good agreement." Both Greenland and Denmark have emphasized that the deal will not cede sovereignty to the United States. Trump had previously cited threats from Russia and China in his push for the island and even raised the possibility of military action. The European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his attempts to acquire Greenland, triggering a diplomatic crisis with key NATO allies.
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