The leader of the Danish overseas territory has said a military conflict with Washington can’t be ruled out

Greenland needs to be prepared for a US attack, the leader of the Danish self-governing Arctic island has said in response to President Donald Trump’s claims on the territory.

Speaking to reporters in the island’s capital, Nuuk, on Tuesday, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Greenland plans to create a task force to help residents prepare for disruptions to their daily lives. He said it is “not likely there will be a military conflict, but it can’t be ruled out.”

Greenland’s finance minister, Mute Bourup Egede, said the island is…

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