At a news conference on Tuesday, Trump said meetings on Greenland were planned in Davos and expressed optimism about a possible agreement involving the Danish territory. Trump has repeatedly framed Greenland as critical to Arctic security, arguing that it is needed to counter Russian and Chinese influence. "President Trump deployed words on Chagos yesterday that were different from his previous words of welcome and support. Speaking in Davos, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte declined to comment directly on the dispute but acknowledged concerns about the Arctic. “President Trump and other leaders are right.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 15:45 UTC