Trump, Greenland and NATO

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Norway joins NATO allies in striking back at Trump’s Greenland threats
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre found himself in the unlikely position on Sunday of joining fellow NATO allies in opposing their biggest ally of all, the United States. Støre had already called US President Donald Trump’s new threats tied to a US takeover of Greenland “unacceptable,” adding that they “have no place among allies.”

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Trump declines to rule out using force in Greenland as NATO tensions soar
European allies rebuff Donald Trump's latest threats over Greenland
Who can save NATO from Trump as he escalates bid to grab Greenland?
President Donald Trump has pitched NATO into what could become its worst-ever crisis by threatening new tariffs against US allies that oppose his grab for Greenland against the will of its people.

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European nations warn of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
NATO allies push back after Trump threatens Greenland
Trump Tells Norway's PM The U.S. Needs To Control Greenland
Trump said in his reply he no longer has an "obligation to think purely of Peace" -- an ironic statement coming from someone obsessed with getting the Peace Prize.

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Republicans Condemn Trump's Greenland Tariffs Threat
Norwegian leader says he received Trump message that reportedly ties Greenland to Nobel Peace Prize

Trump tells Norway he no longer has 'obligation to think purely of Peace'

Trump has repeatedly suggested that U.S. sovereignty over the world's largest island is necessary to ensure American security and blunt Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic region. On Sunday, the president again claimed that only the U.S. can ensure the security of Greenland.

Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw

Let me begin by quoting, in full, a letter that the president of the United States of America sent yesterday to the prime minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre. The text was forwarded by the White House National Security Council to ambassadors in Washington, and was clearly intended to be widely shared. Here it is:

Trump's letter to Norway PM is extraordinary - but what it means for NATO is unprecedented

In excerpts from the message to Jonas Gahr Støre, the leader of the free world bemoans the historic links between Denmark and Greenland.

NATO Allies Announce New Arctic Circle Mission To ‘Defend’ Northern Flank

The response comes amid concerns over Russia's continued military build-up in the region and its close ties to China.

UK's foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit

Britain's foreign minister will call for NATO to step up its work in the Arctic to safeguard regional interests against Russia.
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Norway Hosts UK Marines for Extreme Weather Training to Counter Russia’s Arctic Military Build-Up

UK and Norway intensify their Arctic defense amid rising military threats from Russia, enhancing NATO's readiness through expanded training programs.

Norway Issues Warning Over Its Arctic Territory Amid Greenland Threats

The U.S. administration has set its sights firmly on Greenland, attracting more attention than ever to Arctic territories.

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia - Cooper

Nato should "double down" on Arctic security to defend the region from Russian aggression, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has told the BBC. On a visit to British forces in northern Norway, she said the alliance should establish a combined operation - known as Arctic Sentry - to defend the region, just as it does in the Baltic Sea.
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