President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with NATO allies by suggesting the United States should control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

During a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump reiterated his long-standing demand for Greenland, claiming it is 'very important for the US but not for Denmark.

' Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected these claims, stating Denmark remains committed to defending its territory and sovereignty.The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within NATO, with Trump's comments challenging the alliance's collective defense principles.

Allies had previously defused the crisis by agreeing to increase NATO and US military presence in the Arctic, but Trump's recent remarks have reignited concerns about the alliance's cohesion.Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and reiterated NATO's commitment to mutual defense, referencing Article 5.

While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attempted to de-escalate the situation, the incident underscores deeper divisions over military strategy and territorial control in the Arctic region.

The controversy also raises questions about the effectiveness of NATO's collective defense mechanisms in the face of unilateral demands from member states.