President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, citing a threat from Russia and China to take control of the Arctic territory. Trump dismissed Greenland's defenses as minimal and insisted on acquisition rather than a lease. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the country faces a "decisive moment" and is ready to defend its values, with Germany and Sweden backing Denmark against Trump's claims. Greenland's leadership has expressed no interest in becoming part of the U.S.