Denmark’s prime minister and Greenland’s leader are set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with discussions expected to include Greenland’s strategic role.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said there is now “a conflict over Greenland,” calling it a decisive moment with implications that extend beyond the island’s future. She made the remarks during a debate with other Danish political leaders.

Denmark announced plans to acquire long-range precision weapons to counter potential threats from Russia, even though there is no immediate risk of attack to the Nordic country, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday.

Denmark has pledged 1.6 billion Danish crowns ($253 million) to support Greenland’s healthcare and infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, amid rising international interest in the Arctic island.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called on Ukraine’s allies to permit the use of donated weapons for long-range strikes against Russia.