Denmark, Allies Deploy Troops to Greenland Amid US Invasion Threats

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Firstpost•15-01-2026, 15:43
Denmark, Allies Deploy Troops to Greenland Amid US Invasion Threats
- •Denmark and European allies are deploying troops to Greenland to bolster defenses against potential US invasion threats.
- •NATO members Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway are sending military personnel, while Canada and France will open consulates in Nuuk.
- •The deployment follows US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland, including military options, after winning the 2024 election.
- •Danish officials, including Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, expressed "fundamental difference" with the Trump administration over Greenland.
- •France warned of "unintended consequences" if the sovereignty of a European ally like Denmark were affected by a US invasion.
Why It Matters: Denmark and its allies are fortifying Greenland's defenses against US annexation threats, straining NATO unity.
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