US EditionGreenland PM Tells Residents to Prepare for Possible Invasion
Greenland's government urges residents to prepare for disruptions amid US threats, with Denmark and NATO deploying troops to strengthen Arctic defenses, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said an invasion can't be ruled out and the Greenland government and residents must prepare amid protests in Nuuk.
- U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated plans to acquire Greenland and announced a 10% levy on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1.
- Denmark launched Operation Arctic Endurance, bringing troops from France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to Nuuk, Greenland, while defense rests with Denmark, NATO, and the U.S. at Pituffik Space Base.
- The 27 EU member states convened an emergency meeting on Sunday and are weighing a 93 billion euro retaliatory package, pledging solidarity with Greenland and proportional responses.
- Greenlandic officials including Múte B. Egede and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen warn that authorities and residents must prepare for pressure despite the emotional toll, while about 56,000 Greenland residents and strategic assets like rare earths and oil heighten the island's security importance.
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President Trump was reportedly outraged over the deployment of European troops to Greenland over the weekend for military exercises that some government officials believe may have escalated tensions between the US and Europe.
Greenland Prime Minister Jans-Frederik Nielsen said the need to prepare the population and authorities for a possible military scenario around the island amid statements by US President Donald Trump.
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