Denmark and Greenland urge NATO to strengthen presence in the Arctic
Photo: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (Getty Images)
Denmark and Greenland have proposed that NATO establish a mission in the Arctic to strengthen security in the region, News Sky reports.
The proposal was voiced after a meeting in Brussels between Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
According to Poulsen, the initiative has already been taken into consideration by the NATO Secretary General, and the parties intend to develop a clear mechanism for its implementation in coordination with the Greenlandic government.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing security in the Arctic, which in recent years has become a strategically important region due to rising geopolitical tensions and the risk of control by non-NATO states.
Denmark and Greenland emphasize that strengthening NATO’s presence would help prevent potential threats and ensure stability in the Arctic region.
Previously, Greenland’s security has also been actively discussed at the US level, where the island’s strategic importance for global security was highlighted. Denmark and its allies stress the need for coordinated action within NATO to protect the autonomous territory and the Arctic region as a whole.
Situation around Greenland
The situation around Greenland remains tense: the region is attracting increased attention due to geopolitical risks, active diplomatic and military activity, and intensified discussions within the EU and NATO regarding Arctic security.
The United States is considering the possibility of purchasing Greenland and is prepared to allocate up to $700 billion for this, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio tasked with preparing the relevant proposal.
US President Donald Trump has emphasized that the island is surrounded by Russian and Chinese fleets, and according to him, Denmark is unable to provide adequate protection.
Due to these discussions and Trump’s statements about the island’s strategic importance, the European Council is convening an emergency summit to coordinate the positions of allies regarding the region.
After this, on Saturday, January 17, Trump announced that starting February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will be subject to a 10% tariff on all goods shipped to the United States, increasing to 25% from June 1.
Amid this conflict, Denmark is sending its Commander-in-Chief and additional troops to Greenland to strengthen its military presence.
