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Denmark backed U.S. in intercepting a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker in the Atlantic, reaffirming Greenland is not for sale.
Denmark confirmed supporting U.S. forces in the eastern Atlantic last week during the interception of an oil tanker violating U.S. sanctions, according to a Danish official, amid escalating tensions over the Trump administration’s renewed push to acquire Greenland.
The operation, part of a weeks-long pursuit starting in the Caribbean, targeted vessels linked to Venezuela.
While details of Denmark’s involvement were not disclosed, both Danish and Greenlandic leaders reaffirmed that Greenland is not for sale and remains part of the Danish realm.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington, as the White House has not commented on the incident.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided taking sides, emphasizing Arctic security.
Trump reiterated his stance that the U.S. must secure Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese influence, saying he would pursue it “one way or the other.” A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is traveling to Copenhagen to reinforce unity with Denmark.
Dinamarca respaldó a EE.UU. en la interceptación de un petrolero venezolano sancionado en el Atlántico, reafirmando que Groenlandia no está a la venta.