January 22, 2026 2:14 PM
NATO’s Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out
NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Trump had discussed in Davos how the transatlantic alliance should best defend the Arctic against Russia and China. Trump has repeatedly said he wanted to acquire Greenland, citing national security, though on Wednesday he ruled out using force and suggested a deal was in sight to end the dispute over the Danish overseas territory following talks with Rutte. Trump's ambitions have put strain on the NATO alliance. Rutte said...