Denmark Opposes Trump's Greenland Envoy; U.S. Interest Amid Global Arctic Tensions
December 22, 2025
Greenland’s Arctic position is highlighted as a strategic crossroads between North America and Europe, with rising interest from the U.S., China, and Russia amid climate-driven sea-route openings.
Upcoming dates include France’s budget deadline, Sri Lankan ministerial visits, and elections in Cote d’Ivoire, Myanmar, and Kosovo, with Trump set to host Netanyahu late December.
Israel’s cabinet approves 19 new West Bank settlements, raising the total over 200 and intensifying concerns about Palestinian statehood and regional violence.
Denmark condemns President Trump’s move to appoint a U.S. special envoy to Greenland as an issue of sovereignty, insisting the matter falls within Denmark’s territorial integrity.
Louisiana Governor Landry, a Republican and former police officer with deep security creds, signals on social media that he intends to help make Greenland part of the USA, though feasibility and rationale remain unclear.
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Epstein document releases trigger congressional criticism and calls for full disclosure, with notable reactions from Senate leaders and lawmakers advocating transparency.
Spain’s PSOE suffers a major setback in Extremadura regional elections, as PP leads with 29 seats and Vox gains, signaling a need for coalition support.
Russia reports the killing of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow, with investigators pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including possible Ukrainian intelligence involvement.
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Ukraine describes productive meetings with the U.S. and European partners in Florida, outlining a four-point framework that includes a further-developed plan, security guarantees, and an economic recovery strategy.
The West Bank expansion coincides with rising settler violence and debates over peace initiatives under Netanyahu’s government.
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The Guardian • Dec 22, 2025
Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump Greenland envoy appointment
BBC News • Dec 22, 2025
Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark
BBC: World News & Stories • Dec 22, 2025
Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark
Reuters • Dec 22, 2025
Trump names Louisiana governor as Greenland special envoy, prompting Danish alarm