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Bloomberg: UK and Germany Consider NATO Deployment to Greenland After Trump's Remarks

Published January 12, 2026, 07:25
Bloomberg: UK and Germany Consider NATO Deployment to Greenland After Trump's Remarks

Following Donald Trump's statements regarding the potential purchase of Greenland, the United Kingdom and Germany are considering strengthening their military presence in the region, under the umbrella of NATO. Germany intends to propose the creation of a joint NATO mission to protect the Arctic, responding to Trump's concerns about potential Russian or Chinese expansion. German Foreign Minister Johann Vandefoul emphasized the need to discuss security concerns in the North Atlantic within the NATO framework, while Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken suggested a NATO operation in the Arctic, similar to Baltic Sentry and Eastern Sentry, to enhance security. This move aims to deter further escalation and demonstrate unity among allies.