Canada is strengthening Arctic defense cooperation with Nordic allies as global competition in the polar region intensifies amid rising geopolitical tensions. Officials said the strategy aims to reduce dependence on traditional security partners while building stronger regional alliances for northern defense. Moreover, the shift reflects growing concerns about military activity and strategic influence in the […]
Arctic security
NATO launches Arctic mission to boost alliance presence
BRUSSELS: NATO has launched a new mission, Arctic Sentry, aimed at strengthening the alliance’s military presence in the Arctic amid growing strategic competition and recent tensions sparked by US interest in Greenland. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, will coordinate allied activities in the region, including exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance, and assess gaps in […]
Russia warns military action if Greenland militarized
Russia has warned it may take military measures if Greenland is militarized, amid growing European troop deployments to the Arctic island. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow would respond to any military capabilities aimed at Russia. The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump previously pushed to annex Greenland. Several European countries recently sent small […]
Denmark optimistic after constructive talks with US over Greenland
Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, expressed optimism following technical talks in Washington with US officials over Greenland, calling the first senior-level meeting productive and planning further discussions to resolve ongoing concerns. The trilateral dialogue comes after US President Donald Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland, an autonomous Arctic territory, and agreed on a framework […]
Denmark optimistic after technical talks with US on Greenland
COPENHAGEN: Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” following technical talks with the United States (US) over Greenland, a week after President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read More: Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark “We had the very first meeting at senior official […]
NATO chief: Greenland not on Trump’s radar
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Greenland’s future with Denmark was not discussed with President Trump. Trump has stepped back from threats of tariffs or military action. The US and Denmark are exploring a framework deal for the Arctic region. Rutte spoke in an interview with Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Wednesday. He […]
Lavrov: Greenland not Denmark’s natural territory
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, amid growing U.S. interest. He emphasized that Russia has no plans to claim the island. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed intentions to control Greenland for national security reasons. Lavrov made the remarks at a Moscow press conference, highlighting that the […]
Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark
US President Donald Trump said the United States would discuss acquiring Greenland at this week’s Davos World Economic Forum. He cited security concerns, claiming Denmark cannot protect the territory. Trump described Denmark as “wonderful people” but stressed the island’s strategic importance requires US control. Trump told reporters in Florida that Greenland must be secured properly […]
Starmer warns against US tariffs on allies
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed US tariffs on allies over Greenland, calling them harmful to historic alliances. He urged calm discussion to avoid a trade conflict. Starmer emphasized that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people and Denmark alone. Starmer addressed an emergency press conference on Monday, stressing that the US-UK alliance has […]
Trump vows to remove ‘Russian threat’ from Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Denmark that it has failed to remove the Russian threat from Greenland. He said, “Now it is time, and it will be done.” Trump stressed that NATO has repeatedly urged Denmark to secure Greenland from foreign threats for the past 20 years. Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance amid Russian and […]