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Monday, January 26, 2026
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Greenland Becomes Very Important

Greenland is a very important place now. Many countries watch its safety. They also watch its many things to use. Leaders from Europe met and talked. They think Greenland is more important. The Arctic area is changing fast.

The United States and Denmark have a deal. It is from 1951. It is about Greenland. This deal may change. The US has had bases there for a long time. They want to be there more. Greenland is a good place. It is between North America and Europe. It has good minerals for new things. Russia and China are also in the Arctic more. Denmark rules Greenland.

A leader named Ursula von der Leyen spoke. She said working together is good. She said rules are strong. She likes Greenland to rule itself. Mark Rutte also spoke. He said they talked about Arctic safety. He said strong defence is needed.

Old US bases in Greenland have problems. They have bad waste. This can leak. This is a risk to nature. This will be important for new deals.

Denmark must be friends with many. It works with the US and NATO. It also has its own ideas. Greenland's people have their own wishes too. The US may do more business there. This must follow world rules. Greenland will be more important for safety and things to use.

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