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UK and Germany Discuss NATO Presence in Greenland

Published January 11, 2026, 19:17

The United Kingdom and Germany are discussing plans to strengthen NATO's military presence in Greenland, in response to concerns raised by US President Donald Trump regarding security in the Arctic. Germany has proposed the creation of a joint NATO mission to protect the region. Trump had previously expressed his desire to acquire Greenland, citing potential threats from Russia and China, claims that have been refuted by Scandinavian countries.