NATO Allies Deploy Troops to Greenland Amid US Acquisition Talks, Defying Trump

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News18•16-01-2026, 11:54
NATO Allies Deploy Troops to Greenland Amid US Acquisition Talks, Defying Trump
- •Deep disagreements persist between Denmark, Greenland, and the US regarding Greenland's future, particularly over a potential US acquisition.
- •European NATO countries, including France, Germany, Britain, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands, are sending troops to Greenland.
- •This military deployment aims to demonstrate that Greenland's security can be ensured by NATO allies without US acquisition, especially given growing Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic.
- •The White House maintains that President Trump's decision to acquire Greenland remains unchanged, citing US national security interests.
- •A high-level working group will be formed to find a common path forward, with its first meeting expected soon.
Why It Matters: European NATO allies are deploying troops to Greenland, signaling collective security efforts amidst US acquisition interest.
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