Germany is Planning to Set-Up a Joint Nato Operation in the Arctic, in an effort to Dissuade Trump (R) from annexing Greenland. The “Arctic Sentry” Mission to Monitor Threats in the Region, could be Modelled on Nato’s “Baltic Sentry” Operation, which started 2025. to Monitor Threats and Protect Infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
. Trump has Threatened to Forcibly take Control of the Mineral-Rich Island, a Territory of Denmark, a Nato Member. Trump’s Warnings, particularly in the Wake of the U.S Military Attack on Venezuela, have sparked Concerns among European Leaders and inside Nato. Downing Street had been in Talks with its European Allies in recent days about Deploying a Military Force to Greenland.
The Plans, still at an early stage, could involve British Soldiers, Warships, and Planes, being used to Guard Greenland. Europe hopes such a Plan would be enough to convince Trump to Abandon His Pursuit of the Self-Governing Island. On Sunday, Lars Klingbeil, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor, urged the U.S. to Respect Greenland’s Sovereignty and International Law.
“It is solely a matter for Denmark and Greenland to decide on the future of Greenland,” Klingbeil said. “Territorial sovereignty and integrity must be respected. These principles of international law apply to everyone – including the United States. We are working together as Nato allies to increase security in the Arctic, not against each other.”
Klingbeil is set to Fly to Washington this week, for a Meeting of G7 Finance Ministers convened by Scott Bessent (R), the U.S. Treasury Secretary. Marco Rubio (R), the U.S. Secretary-of-State, will also hold Talks with Denmark this Week about Greenland. Trump has repeatedly insisted that the U.S. must “Own” Greenland, citing Security Reasons. On Friday, He said Moscow or Beijing will Seize the Island if He does Not, Insisting that “we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour”.
He has Repeatedly said, without Evidence, that Russian and Chinese Vessels Operate near the Island, which Denmark Disputes. “The image that’s being painted of Russian and Chinese ships right inside the Nuuk Fjord and massive Chinese investments being made is not correct,” said Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the Danish Foreign Minister, earlier this week.
Two Senior Nordic Diplomats, with Access to Nato Intelligence, told the Financial Times that there had been No Signs of Moscow or Beijing’s or Submarines near Greenland in recent Years. Another Nordic Diplomat said such Activity was Confined to the Russian Side of the Arctic. Recent Vessel Tracking Data from Marine Traffic and LSEG, showed No Chinese or Russian Ship Presence near Greenland.
Ahead of Meetings in Washington Monday, Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s Prime Minister, told Lawmakers that the Country Faces a “Decisive Moment” in its Diplomatic Battle over Greenland. She later posted on Facebook that “we are ready to defend our values – wherever it is necessary – also in the Arctic.” Greenland’s Assembly said Late on Friday, it would bring forward a Meeting to Discuss its Response to U.S. Threats to take Control of the Island.
The Autonomous Island is Home to around 57,000 People and has a Widely held Goal of Eventually becoming an Independent Nation. It is Strategically Positioned between the U.S. and Russia for Missile Defence and is Rich in Natural Resources, including Copper, Nickel, and Rare Earth Minerals, Crucial for Powering Modern Technology.
Moscow and Beijing have long been Working to Bolster their Influence in the Arctic, which is Increasingly becoming a Key Region for Transportation and Resources.
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