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Rutte: 'We have to work together' in the Arctic region

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Kristina Heidemann
January 13, 2026

At the Global Europe forum in Brussels, NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke about US threats to take over Greenland. US President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that acquiring Greenland is essential for US national security.

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