Recent international negotiations have highlighted US interest in Greenland, becoming a factor in shaping European security policy. Donald Trump expressed a desire to establish full control over Greenland, potentially making it a US state. This has sparked debate, as the island remains an autonomous territory under Danish rule.
Parallel to this, complex discussions continue on security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The US administration is playing a pivotal role. However, only declarations regarding the deployment of UK and French troops in Ukraine have been signed so far. US security guarantees are reported to be close to completion.
Media debates, notably in Politico, have emphasized Greenland’s possible use as a bargaining chip in discussions, and suspicions about leveraging security issues for other European concerns. Yet, experts note that Europeans have limited key influence on these processes, though increased awareness of threats has led to greater support for Ukraine.
The US continues to pressure Europe to raise defense spending and strengthen its own armed forces. Europeans are actively seeking security guarantees, particularly in cooperation with Ukraine, which has unique experience confronting Russia.
A significant point is the potential reformatting of Europe’s security system against strategic shifts in relations with the US. Recently proposed trilateral declarations are seen as possible foundations for new security alliances, though their future remains unclear.
EU financial and military resources are still insufficient for self-guaranteed security, so cooperation with the US and Ukraine is a priority. Ukraine, in turn, has effectively become part of the European security architecture even without NATO membership.
These developments underscore the importance of joint approaches to Europe’s defense and finding compromises with the US to maintain regional stability, given threats from Russia and economic challenges.
