White House Eyes Greenland Acquisition Amid Global Tensions in 2026
The White House has openly declared its intention to pursue control of Greenland, citing national security concerns. Officials dismissed European troop movements in the region as irrelevant to their plans. A working group has now been formed to explore the technical details of a potential purchase.
The statement came from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, following discussions with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers.
Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. views Greenland as strategically vital and remains committed to acquiring it. She described ongoing talks as part of a formal process, despite Denmark’s long-standing sovereignty over the territory. European military presence, she argued, would not alter Washington’s approach.
Meanwhile, Russian military analyst Mikhail Myagkov downplayed the risk of a U.S. invasion. As scientific director of the Russian Military Historical Society, he suggested that America depends too heavily on Europe for markets, influence, and labour. A forced takeover, he claimed, would disrupt these ties and weaken U.S. global leadership. Myagkov’s assessment hinges on economic and political realities rather than military strategy. He argued that the U.S. needs the Old World’s resources to maintain its position in the global race. Any aggressive move against Greenland, in his view, would alienate key allies and undermine long-term interests.
The White House has set up a working group to examine how a Greenland acquisition might proceed. Danish and Greenlandic officials have already held preliminary talks with U.S. representatives. For now, experts like Myagkov see a negotiated deal as more plausible than a military confrontation.
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