Denmark Boosts Greenland Defense Amid Trump's US Control Demands

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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 20:42
Denmark Boosts Greenland Defense Amid Trump's US Control Demands
- •Denmark announced a military reinforcement in Greenland, deploying aircraft, naval vessels, and troops, with NATO allies contributing.
- •The move comes ahead of sensitive talks in Washington following US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to acquire the Arctic territory.
- •Trump insisted NATO should help the US obtain Greenland for national security, stating anything less is unacceptable and warning against Russian or Chinese control.
- •US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are meeting Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington to discuss the issue.
- •International allies, including France, and bipartisan US lawmakers oppose any forced acquisition of Greenland, emphasizing its self-determination.
Why It Matters: Denmark is strengthening Greenland's defense as Trump pushes for US control, sparking international diplomatic efforts.
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