TRUMP VOWS TO REMOVE ‘RUSSIAN THREAT’ FROM GREENLAND AS DENMARK DEPLOYS MORE SOLDIERS

Mon 19 January 2026:

Denmark is deploying more soldiers to Greenland, according to local media reports on Monday.

The Danish Armed Forces confirmed the deployment to Danish broadcaster TV 2.

A larger number of Danish combat soldiers are expected to arrive in Kangerlussuaq on Monday evening, in what has been described as “a substantial contribution.”

The arrival will add to an ongoing buildup of Danish military personnel in Greenland.

According to the report, about 100 Danish soldiers had already arrived in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, with a similar number deployed to Kangerlussuaq.

The troops are due to take part in the “Arctic Endurance” exercise, which Danish authorities say has been accelerated and intensified following recent statements by US President Donald Trump.

Trump said he wants the “complete and total purchase” of the Danish territory, arguing it is essential for US and global security.

The White House has said Greenland could even be taken militarily.

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‘Russian threat’

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington will take decisive action to eliminate “the Russian threat” in Greenland.

“NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that ‘you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.’ Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!!” Trump said on US social media company Truth Social.

On Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Trump discussed the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic in a phone call. Rutte said both “will continue to working on this,” and added: “I look forward to seeing him (Trump) in Davos later this week.”

Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has long attracted US interest due to its strategic location and vast mineral resources, as well as alleged concerns about rising Russian and Chinese activity.

In a fresh move, Trump said Saturday that Washington will impose 10% tariffs on goods from eight European nations, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, from Feb. 1, rising to 25% in June, for their opposition to US control of Greenland.

Following the announcement, the eight European countries issued a joint statement on Sunday, denouncing the US threat and reaffirming their commitment to Arctic security.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin acknowledged last week Greenland’s legal status as part of Denmark, also describing the recent situation on the island as “very controversial.”

“We proceed from the understanding that Greenland is a territory of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had said.

On Saturday, Trump said he would impose 10% tariffs on the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland by Feb.1, with the tariffs rising to 25% by June 1, for their opposition to US control of Greenland.

Following the announcement, the eight European countries issued a joint statement on Sunday, denouncing the US threat and reaffirming their commitment to Arctic security.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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