Goa, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with European allies by asserting that the United States, rather than NATO ally Denmark, should control Greenland, while also announcing plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider restoring its access to the F-35 fighter jet programme.

Speaking during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Tuesday, Trump described Greenland as strategically vital to US national security. Repeating his claim that the island faces growing threats from China and Russia, he said it should be under American control instead of Danish administration.

Trump's remarks came as NATO leaders gathered for a summit focused on strengthening the alliance's military capabilit...