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UK, European allies plan Arctic deployment amid Trump’s Greenland threat: Report

January 11, 2026

Amid tensions over Greenland, the UK and European allies are considering a military presence on the island following President Trump's controversial threats to take control. Concurrently, Trump has requested US special forces to develop invasion plans, which has met with pushback from military leaders concerned about the legal and political implications.

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Credit: A view of the Greenlandic flag near the beach in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 29, 2025.

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UK and European allies are discussing troop deployment in Greenland.
Trump threatened to take control of Greenland, prompting European response.
Special forces have been asked to prepare invasion plans for Greenland.
US military officials are resisting Trump's invasion plans due to legal concerns.

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UK, European allies plan Arctic deployment amid Trump’s Greenland threat: Report

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