Denmark vows to shoot first in response to US invasion of Greenland, disregarding diplomatic efforts.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has taken a hard stance against the United States' potential invasion of Greenland, announcing that it will respond with military force "without hesitation or seeking orders". The 1952 decree governing armed forces in Denmark requires immediate action in the event of an attack, stating that troops must "immediately take up the fight" even if their commanders are unaware of the situation.
This stance comes as tensions between the US and Denmark over Greenland's future sovereignty have escalated. The Trump administration has expressed interest in annexing the territory, while other officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have hinted at military action.
Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assurances that the US is not planning any aggressive actions, the Danish government appears to be taking a more defensive approach. "The attacked forces must immediately take up the fight without waiting for or seeking orders," the decree states, which remains in place according to the Ministry of Defense.
France and other European allies have voiced support for Denmark's territorial sovereignty, while the US has sought to downplay any concerns over its intentions towards Greenland. The situation highlights the complexities of international relations and the potential consequences of miscalculation or miscommunication between nations.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has taken a hard stance against the United States' potential invasion of Greenland, announcing that it will respond with military force "without hesitation or seeking orders". The 1952 decree governing armed forces in Denmark requires immediate action in the event of an attack, stating that troops must "immediately take up the fight" even if their commanders are unaware of the situation.
This stance comes as tensions between the US and Denmark over Greenland's future sovereignty have escalated. The Trump administration has expressed interest in annexing the territory, while other officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have hinted at military action.
Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assurances that the US is not planning any aggressive actions, the Danish government appears to be taking a more defensive approach. "The attacked forces must immediately take up the fight without waiting for or seeking orders," the decree states, which remains in place according to the Ministry of Defense.
France and other European allies have voiced support for Denmark's territorial sovereignty, while the US has sought to downplay any concerns over its intentions towards Greenland. The situation highlights the complexities of international relations and the potential consequences of miscalculation or miscommunication between nations.
This whole thing with Greenland is getting pretty intense... I mean, on one hand, I get why Denmark wants to protect their territory - it's part of who they are, you know? 
But at the same time, I can see why the US would want to get involved. It's a huge strategic location and all that.
. Like, have we even tried mediation or something before resorting to military action? 
I'm not saying either side is totally right, but can't we just talk it out for once?
The international relations game is getting more complicated by the day.
. I mean, if the US is serious about invading Greenland, shouldn't they be talking to Denmark about it first? Like, isn't that how diplomacy works? 
. And what about the other countries that are supporting Denmark's sovereignty? Are they really in this with them or are they just trying to make a point 
. I think we're all waiting for some kind of resolution here... but I'm not sure what it should be 
It's interesting to see how this situation highlights the complexities of international relations and the importance of clear communication between nations... 
And what's the US even gonna gain from taking Greenland? A bunch of ice and snow isn't worth risking a war over 
. Can't we just have a chill conversation about sharing resources or something? 
. Maybe they should reconsider their stance or try talking it out with the US instead of going all guns blazing 
. What if they end up fighting the wrong people or over nothing? It's a total domino effect and I'm low-key terrified of where this is gonna lead 
. Can't these countries just talk things out instead of blowing things outta proportion?!
! Denmark's like "we got this" and US is all "nah, we just wanna chill" 
... france is right to support denmark on this one 
. i hope no one gets hurt 
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this Denmark thing is crazy they need to talk it out with the US instead of shooting first 
like what even is the point of having an army if not to protect each other not to fight over some tiny island 
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, but at the same time, we gotta remember that both sides have valid concerns. This whole thing's a big mess, and I just hope nobody gets hurt 
. This whole thing just feels super messy. France is trying to stay neutral but who can blame them? It's not like the US has a track record of being chill about these kinds of situations. What if it escalates into a bigger war? 
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what if it escalates into a full-blown war tho? think about the innocent people living there, caught in the middle of all this 
. i mean, france is backing denmark which is cool, but still... 
. and what's the US gonna do when danish troops are shooting first 
. I mean, what even is this 1952 decree? Who writes something like that and thinks it's still a good idea today? 
. I don't trust the US one bit right now. They're just making this up as they go along, no clear plan or communication. France is trying to stay neutral, but Denmark is like "nope, we got your back"... for now 
. Can you imagine the consequences if someone misinterprets this?