Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson posted on X at 6:27 a.m. UTC on January 19, 2026, stating Sweden does not allow itself to be blackmailed over Greenland matters, insisting only Denmark and Greenland decide such issues while pledging to stand up for his country, allied neighbors, and that the EU will stand firm. Kristersson's message read in full: "We do not allow ourselves to be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland decide in matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. I will always stand up for my country, and for our allied neighbors. The EU will stand firm," as shared via the official @SwedishPM account during the reporting window from 6:16 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. UTC. The statement follows President Donald Trump's letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre sent between 3:15 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. UTC earlier on January 19, which tied a Nobel Peace Prize denial to U.S. demands for complete control of Greenland to counter Russia and China, according to ABC News reporter Nick Schifrin citing texts from officials.
