The United Kingdom is reportedly in talks with European partners to station troops in Greenland, a self-governing island under Denmark, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take control of the territory. Experts say a stronger European military presence could deter Trump and protect the island from potential Russian or Chinese influence.
Amid US President Donald Trump’s threat to overtake Greenland — a self-governing island that is part of Denmark — by force, the United Kingdom is reportedly in talks with European allies to station troops in the Arctic. Experts say that a stronger European military presence could persuade Trump to abandon his ambition to annex the strategic island, keeping it protected from potential Chinese or Russian influence.
European allies coordinate military presence
British officials have recently met with counterparts from Germany and France to begin preparations. British soldiers, warships, and aircraft are expected to be deployed in Greenland to guard against any potential threats from Russia or China.
“We share President Trump’s view — Russia’s growing aggression in the High North must be deterred, and Euro-Atlantic security strengthened,” a source told The Telegraph.
“Nato discussions on reinforcing security in the region continue, and we would never get ahead of those, but the UK is working with Nato allies to drive efforts to bolster Arctic deterrence and defence,” the source added.
“The UK will continue to work with allies — as we always have — on operations in our national interest, protecting people back at home,” the source said.
Trump floats plan to buy Greenland
Separately, the United States is reportedly considering offering $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident as part of a bid to encourage annexation of the self-governing island from Denmark. The ambitious plan is estimated to cost around $6 billion for Greenland’s population of roughly 57,000.
Trump has repeatedly commented on Greenland, saying, “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not. I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way…We’re not going to have Russia or China occupy Greenland. That’s what they’re going to do if we don’t. So we’re going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way.”
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