### [2026-09-22](/feed/2026/09/22/index.md)

##### Greenland crisis
# Denmark, Greenland, and the United States sign an agreement expanding U.S. military access to Greenland, permitting new defence areas and a missile defence system while reaffirming Greenland's self-determination and amending the 1951 defence agreement. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/european-leaders-welcome-us-denmark-greenland-arctic-security-deal/4065141)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-denmark-greenland-sign-deal-bid-end-arctic-standoff-2026-09-22/)

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