- Denmark proposes a joint NATO mission in Greenland to enhance Arctic security.
- US President Trump is pursuing the acquisition of Greenland and expects limited opposition.
- Discussions between Trump, NATO officials, and Greenland’s foreign minister are planned for Davos, Switzerland.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear something crazy?
B: Oh, hi Ken-san! No, what’s up?
A: It's about Greenland! Remember Trump wants to buy it?
B: Yeah, I remember! Crazy idea, right?
A: Well, now Denmark, which controls Greenland, is saying NATO should help protect it.
B: NATO? Really? Why?
A: Because Trump is still pushing to buy it! They had a meeting in Brussels about it.
B: Wow, that's intense. Did Trump talk to someone about it?
A: Yep! He spoke with the NATO boss, Mark Rutte. They’re going to talk more about it in Switzerland soon.
B: Switzerland? At that big business meeting?
A: Exactly! And Trump seems pretty sure he’s going to get Greenland. He's like, "We *need* it!"
B: He sounds really serious. He even posted about it online!
A: He did! He said Greenland is super important for everyone's safety. No turning back, he said.
B: So, Denmark wants NATO’s help before Trump buys it?
A: Pretty much! It's a complicated situation!
- US President Trump is pursuing the acquisition of Greenland and expects limited opposition.
- Discussions between Trump, NATO officials, and Greenland’s foreign minister are planned for Davos, Switzerland.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear something crazy?
B: Oh, hi Ken-san! No, what’s up?
A: It's about Greenland! Remember Trump wants to buy it?
B: Yeah, I remember! Crazy idea, right?
A: Well, now Denmark, which controls Greenland, is saying NATO should help protect it.
B: NATO? Really? Why?
A: Because Trump is still pushing to buy it! They had a meeting in Brussels about it.
B: Wow, that's intense. Did Trump talk to someone about it?
A: Yep! He spoke with the NATO boss, Mark Rutte. They’re going to talk more about it in Switzerland soon.
B: Switzerland? At that big business meeting?
A: Exactly! And Trump seems pretty sure he’s going to get Greenland. He's like, "We *need* it!"
B: He sounds really serious. He even posted about it online!
A: He did! He said Greenland is super important for everyone's safety. No turning back, he said.
B: So, Denmark wants NATO’s help before Trump buys it?
A: Pretty much! It's a complicated situation!
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260120_18/#summary
Date: Jan. 20, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-20
Created: 2026/01/20 21:40
Updated: 2026/01/21 09:05
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