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UK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on January 11, 2026

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UK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports
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Jan 11 (Reuters) - A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent

UK and Germany Plan NATO Military Presence in Greenland Amid US Tensions

NATO's Strategic Military Plans for Greenland

Jan 11 (Reuters) - A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arctic security, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Germany's Proposal for Joint Mission

Germany will propose setting up a joint NATO mission to protect the Arctic region, the Bloomberg report added, citing people familiar with the plans.

US Concerns Over Arctic Control

Trump said on Friday that the U.S. needs to own Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying it in the future. He has repeatedly said that Russian and Chinese vessels are operating near Greenland, something Nordic countries have rejected.

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru)

Key Takeaways

  • UK and Germany lead discussions on NATO presence in Greenland.
  • Germany proposes a joint NATO mission for Arctic protection.
  • US expresses concerns over Arctic control by Russia and China.
  • Nordic countries reject claims of foreign vessel operations near Greenland.
  • The initiative aims to demonstrate Europe's commitment to Arctic security.

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