Frederiksen: The US and Europe must face threats in the Arctic together

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that the United States and Europe must stick together because they share concerns about security in the Arctic. "The world order as we know it and have fought for for 80 years is over, and I don't think it will return," she said.

"The best way forward for the US and Europe is to stick together. We will try to find a way forward with the US. We share concerns about security in the Arctic. Russia does not want peace with Europe," she added.

Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen are scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday to solidify support in connection with US President Donald Trump's efforts to take over the Arctic island, which has been Danish territory for centuries.

Nielsen reiterated that Greenland needs greater oversight and security "because of the way Russia is behaving now," but will not succumb to foreign pressure.

(reuters, max)