Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Greenland is currently part of Denmark while indicating ongoing discussions about the island's future in Western security. He emphasized the importance of Greenland for missile defense and expressed optimism about the outcomes of talks with Denmark and Greenland. These remarks follow the formation of a new Danish coalition government and come amid heightened tensions within NATO.
- ▪Marco Rubio acknowledged that Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now'.
- ▪He highlighted ongoing discussions with Denmark and Greenland regarding the island's role in collective defense.
- ▪Rubio described Greenland as a key element of missile defense and predicted positive developments from the talks.
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News Foreign Affairs Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says The U.S. Secretary of State’s remarks suggest Washington hasn’t entirely shelved its interest in the Arctic island. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 3, 2026 in Washington. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images June 4, 2026 12:47 pm CET By Milena Wälde U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Wednesday that Greenland is part of Denmark “for now,” while signaling that Washington remains deeply engaged in discussions over the Arctic island’s future role in Western security.
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