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WASHINGTON, USA – The United States has dismissed Colonel Susannah Meyers from her position as head of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland after she criticized Washington’s stance on the Arctic island. Meyers, who had served as the base commander since July 2024, was removed following a controversy sparked by…

The Pentagon removed a Greenland base commander on Thursday after she sent an email critical of Vice President JD Vance's comments about Denmark, multiple outlets reported.Why it matters: The Pentagon said it would not tolerate officials who undermine President Trump's agenda.Col. Susannah Meyers was removed from her leadership post at…

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The commander of the US Space Force base that hosted Vice President JD Vance on his visit to Greenland (US Facility in Greenland Gets High-Profile Visit As VP Vance Addresses the Troops — RedState) has sent an email to all American and Danish military personnel disavowing comments made by the…

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Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/Reuters Nuuk, Greenland Reuters  —  Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called Thursday for increased Arctic defense collaboration with the United States during a visit to Greenland, and firmly dismissed the US desire to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen’s visit follows months of tension between Washington and…

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Greenland's incoming prime minister said that talk of annexing the semi-autonomous Danish island was unacceptable on Friday, after the U.S. Secretary of State said Denmark should focus on the fact that Greenlanders do not want to be a part of Denmark. The comments follow months of tension between…

NUUK, Greenland (AP) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Trump administration is seeking control of the vast Arctic territory. Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after…

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Greenland, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen arrived in Nuuk on Wednesday, for talks with Greenland’s incoming government, marking the start of her three-day visit to the Arctic island.…