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UK, Germany draft plans to block Trump’s Greenland seizure
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that the United Kingdom and Germany are preparing strategies to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to take control of Greenland.
Trump has repeatedly argued that Washington should dominate the Danish self-governing island, pointing to its strategic location and the need to limit Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. His position has sparked friction with European NATO allies, who continue to back Denmark’s sovereignty.
To challenge Trump’s rationale, Berlin and London are working to expand NATO’s footprint in the region. One German initiative, referred to as “Arctic Sentry,” envisions a joint mission under NATO’s banner. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday, “I want to discuss on my trip how we can best bear this responsibility in NATO.” He is expected to raise the matter with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the coming days.
British officials have also engaged with German and French counterparts to draft proposals for a NATO mission in Greenland. These ideas were recently discussed at a NATO gathering.
Options under consideration include military drills, intelligence cooperation, targeted defense investments, and even the possibility of deploying troops to the island, though planning is still in its early stages.
Trump, meanwhile, reiterated his determination to secure Greenland, declaring “whether they like it or not” and warning that it could be done “the hard way” if necessary. Reports suggest the U.S. is weighing both financial incentives for residents and a potential purchase of the island, while leaving open the possibility of military action.
Trump has repeatedly argued that Washington should dominate the Danish self-governing island, pointing to its strategic location and the need to limit Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. His position has sparked friction with European NATO allies, who continue to back Denmark’s sovereignty.
To challenge Trump’s rationale, Berlin and London are working to expand NATO’s footprint in the region. One German initiative, referred to as “Arctic Sentry,” envisions a joint mission under NATO’s banner. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday, “I want to discuss on my trip how we can best bear this responsibility in NATO.” He is expected to raise the matter with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the coming days.
British officials have also engaged with German and French counterparts to draft proposals for a NATO mission in Greenland. These ideas were recently discussed at a NATO gathering.
Options under consideration include military drills, intelligence cooperation, targeted defense investments, and even the possibility of deploying troops to the island, though planning is still in its early stages.
Trump, meanwhile, reiterated his determination to secure Greenland, declaring “whether they like it or not” and warning that it could be done “the hard way” if necessary. Reports suggest the U.S. is weighing both financial incentives for residents and a potential purchase of the island, while leaving open the possibility of military action.
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