Lars Løkke Rasmussen
25th Prime Minister of Denmark
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Next week should be a good week... For both Greenland, Denmark and the USA."
- On Saturday, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a post to InstagramABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/trump…
A time of uncertainty will hopefully give way to a binding agreement that strengthens security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, and thereby our shared security within NATO and Europe — while respecting the (Danish) Kingdom's red lines,
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on SaturdayThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on social mediaHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/denmark/…
This is completely unacceptable and could have put human lives at risk,
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Tuesday in a statement sent to AFPLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
That is something we cannot accept."
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen accused Russia of "gradually shifting the boundary for what they consider acceptable behaviour", addingBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
Denmark is working to ensure that all shipping can pass peacefully through Danish waters, but Russia is gradually moving the line for what it considers acceptable behavior,
- Rasmussen said in a statementThe Moscow Timesthemoscowtimes.com/2026/09…
The armed forces report that one of the air force’s helicopters was fired upon with so-called flares in connection with routine photographic coverage of a Russian frigate in the waters off Gedser. This is completely unacceptable. Therefore, Russia’s ambassador has been summoned for a conversation about the incident,
- said Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s foreign ministerPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/russian…
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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…European allies were so alarmed by Trump’s apparent determination to take the territory at the start of the year — and his threat of 25% tariffs on anyone who got in his way — that they began talking about a future for the West without America
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/donald…Trump's Greenland fixation revealed as wars expose why the Arctic island matters now more than ever
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trumps…Greenland residents stage 'Stop Trump' protest as president continues threats
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Greenland residents stage 'Stop Trump' protest as president continues threats
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter
France 24france24.com/en/europe…Drone alerts sounded across the capital Vilnius and surrounding region earlier on Tuesday
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…NATO calls Russia's firing of signal flares at Danish helicopter "irresponsible"
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…European leaders have accused Russia of trying to provoke and destabilize countries supporting Ukraine as the war there grinds toward another bloody winter, over four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…European leaders have accused Russia of trying to provoke and destabilize countries supporting Ukraine as the war there grinds toward another bloody winter, over four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Russian frigate fires signal flares at Danish military helicopter
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…European nations have accused Moscow of conducting a campaign of so-called hybrid warfare to destabilize the continent while it also persists in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — but capitals and NATO have hesitated about an escalatory response to Russia
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/russian…Europe pans ‘disturbing’ Trump map that shows all of North America as US territory
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/donald…Amid the torrent of memes and posts by the president on his Truth Social platform over the Labor Day holiday weekend was a bizarre AI-generated video depicting Trump as the Green Lantern DC superhero, wielding a glowing green power ring to erect his border wall, illuminate an “American manufacturing” scene, and command a fleet of warplanes and warships behind him
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Trump bans import of Canadian alcohol as trade spat escalates
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/us/news…The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada, showing other governments whether a smaller U.S. ally can withstand Trump’s economic pressure
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/trump/wi…Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/us…Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir publicly condemned Trump’s map — which drapes the continent in red, white and blue — as an “insult” to the nation
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Five European nations seek deals to send migrants out of the EU
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…He was meeting Danish, Greek, Austrian and Dutch counterparts to agree on the controversial hubs
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…Several more EU countries summon Russian diplomats over Leipzig incident
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/berlin…Denmark Adds $670 Million to Its Support for Ukraine Military
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The package includes the supply of weapons, ammunition and equipment as well as support for training Ukrainian troops
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…PM Modi congratulates Mette Frederiksen on third term as Denmark PM
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Denmark’s new left-leaning government has pledged to keep pushing back against US pressure over Greenland and address the cost of living crisis, with measures including halving VAT on food and offering free public transport to young people
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment
Reutersreuters.com/world/europe…At the end of a long, gruelling night for the biggest parties on the right and left, there was one veteran of Danish politics who came out of Tuesday’s general election with a smile on his face — and a pipe in his mouth
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Social Democrats fail to win majority in Danish election
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/65…Danish premier’s party set for its worst election result since 1903, exit polls suggest
Financial Timesft.com/content/e20aeb81…The Memo: Trump fumes as foreign leaders show new willingness to defy him
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…Mr Trump had called on allies to help the US police the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iranian forces in response to the intense US-Israeli bombardment that began on 28 February
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Hormuz Strait Crisis: Trump Says NATO Refuses Help Amid Iran Conflict
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/nato…Foreign Minister Cho Hyun sidestepped questions Tuesday on whether the United States had formally asked Korea to deploy warships to the Middle East as Seoul faces pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump urged allies to send naval vessels to protect the Strait of Hormuz
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffair…UK PM Starmer rules out any NATO mission in Hormuz Strait after Donald Trump's ‘very bad’ warning
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Trump: 'About seven' countries in talks to help police Strait of Hormuz
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…US Allies Wary of Joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Mission
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The Iran war has virtually halted activity in the key waterway, through which a fifth of the world's crude supplies and a substantial amount of gas normally run -- sending oil prices soaring
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/eu/to…EU Considers Naval Mission Shift to Protect Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The Iran war has virtually halted activity in the key waterway, through which a fifth of the world's crude supplies and a substantial amount of gas normally run -- sending oil prices soaring
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/eu/to…‘We are not out of the crisis,’ Danish FM says as Anand visits Greenland
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/canada/article…Canada and France opened new consulates in Nuuk as gestures of solidarity with Greenland and its Inuit population, amid intensified U.S. threats to take over the island, a move that has sparked backlash across Europe
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260207/a7f22…Danish PM cites 'some lessons learned' by EU from Trump's Greenland threats
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Then came Donald Trump, and suddenly Greenland was on the front page of newspapers around the world
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Donald Trump just saved Mette Frederiksen from electoral oblivion
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/donald…In a wool suit and light-colored shirt, Jan Jorgensen was full of indignation
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Danish PM visits Greenland amid easing US tensions over Arctic island
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/65…Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen during her visit to the island on Friday
Euronewseuronews.com/video/2026…Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality
Reutersreuters.com/business/davos…Trump deciding to wind back on tariffs on countries opposed his takeover of Greenland reduced the pressure at a hastily arranged summit of EU leaders
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/eu…Trump takes Davos on wild ride
Buenos Aires Timesbatimes.com.ar/news/world…So President Trump has finally dialled down his insane rhetoric on Greenland, first promising he would not use military force to seize the Danish overseas territory — which is generous of him — and later vowing not to raise tariffs further on his European allies
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…German Chancellor Merz welcomes Trump's Greenland U-turn, warns of new world being "built on force"
BrazilNews.Netbrazilnews.net/news/278824646…The minister pushed back against calls for financial retaliation after reports that a Danish pension fund had sold U.S. government bonds
Reutersreuters.com/business/davos…India Stays Away As Trump Launches ‘Board Of Peace’ In Davos; Raises Questions Over UN’s Role
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…But for many observers and officials in capitals the world over, it is yet more proof of Trump's drive to dismantle the post-war international architecture and replace it with new institutions — dominated by him
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…European Leaders Scramble to Find a Path Forward With Trump
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…On Wednesday morning, as President Donald Trump prepared to address the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and demand that Denmark hand over Greenland to the United States, members of the Danish and U.S. foreign policy establishment gathered at a think tank in Copenhagen
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/us…A tiny Danish American town loyal to Trump is baffled by his threats to take Greenland
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…An emergency EU summit was hastily convened earlier this week after the US president announced he would impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations that defended Greenland, an autonomous territory that is part of Denmark
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…EU likely to unfreeze US trade deal as Trump softens tone on Greenland
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…An emergency EU summit was hastily convened earlier this week after the US president announced he would impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations that defended Greenland, an autonomous territory that is part of Denmark
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…UK's Starmer welcomes Trump move to drop Greenland tariff threat
Reutersreuters.com/world/uks…She accused European leaders of throwing a hissy over President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland while not ruling out force
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/laura…New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs
Reutersreuters.com/world/americas…European leaders descend on Brussels this evening for a crunch summit with the transatlantic relationship top of their agenda
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/manic…Merz Calls for Economic Pivot to Fight Back Power Politics
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The minister pushed back against calls for financial retaliation after reports that a Danish pension fund had sold U.S. government bonds
Reutersreuters.com/business/davos…Zelenskyy launches attack on ‘fragmented’ Europe
Financial Timesft.com/content/c7a6a2b1…President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21 was intended to project confidence and command on the world stage
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Trump appears to struggle to walk straight after Air Force One U-turn
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/us…Trump's threats over the vast Arctic territory — an autonomous part of NATO member Denmark — had plunged relations between Europe and its key ally Washington into their deepest crisis in decades
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…Apple China to offer discounts of up to 1,000 yuan on some products
Reutersreuters.com/world/asia…Trump on Wednesday abruptly scrapped the tariffs he had threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark
ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…Trump's Greenland obsession meets Danish fury, MEP vistisen hits him with expletive-laced blast
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/worl…Trump on How Far He Will Go to Acquire Greenland: ‘You’ll Find Out’
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/livecoverage/greenland…Trump on Norway denying Nobel Prize control: ‘I don’t care’
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…President Trump 'no longer' feels 'obligation to think purely of peace' after Nobel snub
CNNcnn.com/2026/01…Trump to Meet ‘Various Parties’ Over Greenland in Davos
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…President Trump will lead an 80-strong US delegation including five members of the cabinet and his most influential policy and diplomatic advisors
Sky Newsnews.sky.com/story/trump…US Deploys NORAD Aircraft To Greenland’s Pituffik Base Amid Trump’s Push To Acquire Territory
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/us…North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon be in Greenland for “long-planned” activities, even as President Trump pushes for U.S. control of the Arctic territory
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…Danish MP: If Trump invades Greenland, ‘it would be a war’
CNNcnn.com/2026/01…Troops arrived late on Monday at Greenland's main international airport and a second contingent was expected in western Greenland in the coming days
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…Trump complains to Norwegian PM about not winning Nobel peace prize
Financial Timesft.com/content/6bfb4a39…President Donald Trump sent a text message to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre linking his Greenland demand to his not receiving the Nobel Peace prize
CNNcnn.com/2026/01…Denmark dispatches additional troops to Greenland as tensions rise
Financial Timesft.com/content/1ef936c1…Poulsen made his remarks after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Brussels
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…Canada considers sending small number of troops to Greenland as Trump seeks to acquire island
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/politics/article…CBC News reported that officials have presented plans for the operation to the government and are awaiting a decision from PM Mark Carney
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…America’s hunger for Greenland is tearing NATO apart
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…EU readies retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Financial Timesft.com/content/773780bb…Canada vows to defend Greenland against the US if Trump invades
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/us…US President Donald Trump is becoming increasingly critical of Canada in private conversations with his aides with regard to what he calls Canada's vulnerability to US adversaries in the Arctic, NBC News has reported
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…McCaul: US invading Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…Thousands march in Greenland to oppose Trump's interest in taking over the Arctic island
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/01…Trump to Hit European Nations With Tariffs Until Deal Reached to Buy Greenland
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/politics/policy…Trump warns of new tariffs for countries opposed to Greenland takeover
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1388739…Commander of Denmark's Joint Arctic Command rejects US president’s claims on Chinese and Russian ships circling around Greenland
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202601…Denmark, Greenland Seek Congressional Support Against Trump Bid
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Officials, including White House aids, have reportedly discussed different lump sum figures, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, according to Reuters
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…US downplays European troops in Greenland
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/us…Hours after Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen traveled to Washington for talks with US officials, several European countries began sending military personnel to Greenland for joint exercises with Denmark
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202601…