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U.S. Faces Skepticism over Deterring China as Trump Eyes Greenland

Russia calls Trump's Greenland acquisition attempt 'extraordinary' while NATO prioritizes Arctic security amid rising military activity and ice melting, officials said.

  • On Friday, Russia called the Trump administration's threats to take over Greenland `extraordinary` and said it would continue monitoring as the situation develops differently.
  • Since Jan. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed to acquire Greenland, linking it to hard power, while the White House refuses to rule out military action, citing national security.
  • With seven of the eight Arctic powers in NATO, Rutte said on Monday that `all allies` agree Arctic security is a priority, while Russia called the drills a provocation.
  • Analysts warn the dispute over Greenland threatens NATO cohesion, while Russia reinforces Arctic defenses with nuclear assets on the Kola Peninsula to control the Bear Gap and GIUK Gap.
  • Together with the rest of the world, leaders will watch which trajectory unfolds as the crisis could lead to NATO disunity benefiting Russia, a trend analysts link to the "Donroe Doctrine".
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After talks between the foreign ministers of Greenland, Denmark and US officials on Wednesday failed to yield results, US President Donald Trump faced questions about what his next steps might be. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump - who continues to increase pressure on Greenland in his desire to annex the territory - refused to rule out the possibility of leaving NATO. "Greenland is very important to national security," Trump said…

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Axios broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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