NATO Should Follow Up Success on the Eastern Flank in the Arctic, says UK Foreign Secretary Bardufoss, Northern Norway (High North News): NATO allies should launch stronger coordination and cooperation as part of an Arctic sentry, inspired by joint efforts for enhanced presence in the Baltic Sea and on the Eastern flank, said UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to HNN last Thursday.
White House Draws Up Plans to Acquire Greenland as Trump Revives Territorial Ambitions Donald Trump’s fixation on Greenland has entered a dangerous new phase with the White House actively drawing up acquisition plans, calling it a "national security priority." As U.S. actions in Venezuela reframe what Washington may be willing to do, European allies fear rhetoric is turning into policy. Even prediction markets like Polymarket are betting on Trump’s actions vis-à-vis Greenland.
Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Sees Flurry of Activity Following Alaska Summit, Including Shipment of Valuable Gas Condensate After months of inactivity Russian gas carriers in the Barents Sea simultaneously lifted their anchors as the Trump-Putin summit took place in Alaska. Then a gas condensate tanker loaded cargo at the Arctic LNG 2 project, a first in 2025.
U.S. Looking to Acquire ‘Fennica’ Icebreaker from Finland, Order Several New Ones The U.S. government is in negotiations to purchase several icebreakers from Finland, including construction of new vessels and possibly the 33-year oldFennica.The news follows ongoing developments in the global icebreaker market with both Canadian and Finnish yards recently launching new projects.
France Ready for Joint Arctic Exercises, Will Open Consulate Says Macron During Visit to Greenland France is ready to step up its engagement in the Arctic through joint exercises and economic and social partnerships, French President Macron announced during a visit in Nuuk. The country will also open a general consulate in the Greenlandic capital. During a press conference Macron rebuked repeated statements made by U.S. President Trump about acquiring Greenland.
France Ready for Joint Arctic Exercises, Will Open Consulate Says Macron During Visit to Greenland France is ready to step up its engagement in the Arctic through joint exercises and economic and social partnerships, French President Macron announced during a visit in Nuuk. The country will also open a general consulate in the Greenlandic capital. During a press conference Macron rebuked repeated statements made by U.S. President Trump about acquiring Greenland.
France Ready for Joint Arctic Exercises, Will Open Consulate Says Macron During Visit to Greenland France is ready to step up its engagement in the Arctic through joint exercises and economic and social partnerships, French President Macron announced during a visit in Nuuk. The country will also open a general consulate in the Greenlandic capital. During a press conference Macron rebuked repeated statements made by U.S. President Trump about acquiring Greenland.
Trump Continues Push for Greenland as U.S. Gathers Intelligence on Island and Debates Offering Special Status The Trump Administration is stepping up efforts in its pursuit of “acquiring” Greenland. U.S. spy agencies have been instructed to gather intelligence, while the Pentagon considers moving the island into the NORTHCOM military command. Tying Greenland to the U.S. through a Compact of Free Association is also being discussed.
Trump Cuts Target US Arctic Research Commission to Reverse Course Days Later, Wilson Center’s Polar Initiative Also Affected In a continuation of the chaotic political environment in Washington DC a new Trump executive order initially targeted the US Arctic Research Commission, only to reverse course days later. The Wilson Center, home of the Polar Initiative, has also been slated for cuts.
Trump Doubles Down on Alaska LNG Project Citing South Korean, Japanese Support Trump touts plans for “giant” Alaska LNG project with South Korean and Japanese support as he pushes for American energy independence. However, specifics remain scarce and even with Asian support the economics of the project remain in question, especially with a number of cheaper LNG projects coming online in the coming years.
European Commission’s Von Der Leyen Suggests EU Could Replace Russian LNG with U.S. Supply Political discussions surrounding EU’s imports of Russian liquefied natural gas continue at the highest level. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen broached the subject with re-elected President Trump suggesting supplies from the U.S. could help the continent reduce imports from Russia.
