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European military mission set to begin in Greenland

European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday, shortly after a meeting between American, Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington failed to resolve "fundamental disagreement" over the mineral-rich, strategic Arctic island.

Radio France Internationale

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

Euronews

UK sends officer to Greenland for joint military operation

Downing Street said it shared US President Donald Trump’s concerns around security in the region.

Evening Standard

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UK sends military officer to Greenland amid ongoing Trump threats

Other Nato allies are also stepping up their presence in the region

The Independent UK

Danish foreign minister says 'did not convince Trump to back off from Greenland' after crunch talks

A high stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to own the territory. European allies will participate in joint troop mission to Greenland in show of support for Denmark.

Euronews

Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

US threats to seize Greenland drew a warning from France on Wednesday, after leader Donald Trump renewed claims that Washington should take control of the Arctic island for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron warned that any move affecting Greenland’s sovereignty would bring “unprecedented” consequences.

Radio France Internationale

Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence

‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark

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Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in his campaign to control Greenland

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.

Euronews

How far will Europe go to defend Greenland from Trump?

The president’s disregard for international law exposes the continent’s reliance on the US. Leaders have hardened their language in support of Denmark, but the price of confronting him is high

The Guardian - UK

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

President Donald Trump’s insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not” is just the latest chapter in a codependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic’s largest island – one that stretches back more than a century but has recently been on the…

The Conversation

‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland

Ahead of high-stakes talks, people tell of alarm, thoughts of fleeing and lack of information on what to do if US invades

The Guardian - UK

Trump Vows Greenland Acquisition 'One Way or Another' Despite Starmer's Assurances

Trump vows US will seize Greenland 'one way or another' despite Starmer's assurances, sparking NATO alarm and Danish defiance.

International Business Times UK

Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the centre of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office. He began 2026 with strikes in Syria against Islamic State groups, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, threats to intervene in Iran and the declaration that the US would take control…

The Conversation

Greenland 'can count on us,' European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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Radio France Internationale

France to open Greenland consulate amid Trump takeover threats

France will open a consulate in Greenland on 6 February, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday – calling the move a political signal as US President Donald Trump renews threats to take control of the Arctic territory.

The Independent UK

Nordic flavours: Discover culture and cuisine on an enriching Norwegian cruise

From Arctic waters to windswept ports, Norway’s food tells the story of its coastline – and aboard a Nordic cruise, you don’t just explore the country, you taste it

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper to tour Arctic as Trump threatens to annex Greenland

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Britain is ‘stepping up on Arctic security’, Yvette Cooper says amid Trump Greenland threats

The US has repeatedly threatened to annex Greenland

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International Business Times UK

US Annexation Efforts on Greenland May Happen in a Matter of Weeks or Months, Says Trump Aide

Trump's Arctic Commissioner said the administration's next moves on annexing Greenland can happen sooner than later but that annexation may take a lot longer.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

International Business Times UK

Greenland's Leader Issues Defiant Message To Donald Trump Over Plans To Annex The Island

Greenland's PM defies Trump, declaring 'We choose Denmark over the US.'

Euronews

Kallas visits Berlin for talks with Pistorius on Ukraine, the Arctic and defending Europe

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

International Business Times UK

Nuuk Mayor Issues Desperate Warning Over Donald Trump's Plan to Send Warships to Greenland

Nuuk's mayor reveals the mounting fear gripping Greenland as Trump's Arctic ambitions intensify. Read her stark warning to Starmer and the EU about military plans and disinformation.

The Guardian - UK

Greenland and Denmark unite against US advances before White House talks

Island’s PM tells media event with Danish counterpart ‘we choose Denmark’ and will not be owned or governed by US

Evening Standard

Trump trolls Europe with image of him staring at Greenland through White House window

Trump has maintained that he sees US control of the Arctic territory as ‘inevitable’

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