Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

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Troops and vessels from several European NATO allies, including Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and the UK, have arrived in Greenland. The deployment occurs amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic territory. Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, acknowledged a geopolitical crisis and indicated a preference for Denmark over the US should a choice be necessary. The increased activity follows statements from former US President Donald Trump expressing the US's need to "own" Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese influence in the region. The limited deployment highlights the growing strategic importance of Greenland to both European and global powers.

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greenland 100% european nato allies 80% military deployment 70% geopolitical crisis 60% us 60% china 50% russia 50% denmark 40%

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