Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic territory. Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly insisted America needed control of Greenland for strategic reasons, alarming NATO ally Denmark. Both Denmark and Greenland—an autonomous Danish territory—welcomed the agreement and plan to sign it at the UN General Assembly in New York next week. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said a "long period of uncertainty" would be replaced by a binding agreement strengthening Arctic security while respecting Denmark's "red lines." Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stressed the deal recognizes Danish sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Greenlanders' right to self-determination, calling it good for NATO and Europe. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said it recognizes Greenland's interests. French President Emmanuel Macron said the deal helps reaffirm Danish sovereignty. Nuuk residents expressed ambivalence—one citing mixed feelings about US attention, another hoping leaders secured genuine protection from air and sea. Trump hailed it as an "'Infinite Life' Agreement" and said Washington would immediately build up a large military presence, declaring no US adversary could ever have a base or make sensitive investments in Greenland without Washington's written approval. Danish commentators said Trump gained little, noting the 1951 defence pact (updated 2004) already let Washington expand its military presence. Researcher Ulrik Pram Gad observed Trump "obviously didn't get" sovereign control over all Greenland—his original goal. The State Department insisted the deal guarantees China and Russia cannot base troops there or invest in sensitive sectors. Gad noted Russia has little interest in Greenland while China invests in extractive industries, and questioned how exclusive US base access would affect European NATO allies amid Trump's flirtation with breaking up the alliance. The media reported Washington wants three new bases in southern Greenland. Tensions have since eased following NATO's Arctic security mission. (Bssnews)