Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported that discussions with Denmark and Greenland regarding the use of the island for collective defense are progressing positively. He indicated that these talks are ongoing and occur monthly, with expectations of favorable outcomes in the future. The dialogue follows previous tensions over U.S. interest in Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated that talks with Denmark and Greenland about collective defense are 'in a good place.'
- ▪The discussions are held monthly and aim to utilize Greenland for missile defense.
- ▪Rubio believes that owning territory would simplify defense efforts compared to current agreements.
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Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File PhotoPublished Jun 04, 2026, 01:36 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 01:36 AMWASHINGTON, June 3 - U.S.
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