Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to annex it.
Donald Trump is adamant about annexing this vast autonomous region of Denmark. His stance is causing extreme tension between Europe and the United States.
Danish state broadcaster DR and other media outlets reported that a group of soldiers led by Danish Army Chief of Staff Peter Boysen arrived in Kangerlussuaq, western Greenland, on Monday evening.
The TV2 news agency reported that 58 new soldiers have been sent there. They will join the 60 Danish soldiers already stationed there. They are currently taking part in a multinational military exercise called 'Operation Arctic Endurance'.
In an interview with NBC News on Monday, Trump did not rule out the possibility of using military force to seize Greenland. When asked about the possibility of using force, he said, "No comment."
Earlier, in a message sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gaardstor, Trump expressed his anger, saying that he was no longer obligated to maintain his pacifist policy after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize this year.
Trump's unexpected move has cast doubt on the future of the Atlantic Security Alliance, or NATO.
Denmark has made it clear that Greenland is not for sale and that any attempt to use force would lead to the end of the NATO alliance.
According to NATO's Article 5, an attack on any member state is considered an attack on the entire alliance.
In response to the emerging situation, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held an emergency meeting with the ministers of Denmark and Greenland yesterday, where a proposal was made to launch a joint NATO mission to enhance security in the Arctic region.
In addition to military tensions, there are signs of a trade war. Trump has threatened to impose high tariffs on eight European countries, including Denmark, if they do not reach an agreement on Greenland. In response, the European Union (EU) is considering implementing its 'trade bazooka' or anti-coercive measures law. If it comes into effect, it could severely restrict the business of US technology companies in Europe.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear to US diplomats at the Davos conference in Switzerland that no attack on Denmark's sovereignty will be tolerated.
Public opinion polls show that the general public in Greenland has no support for Trump's plan. According to the survey, 85 percent of Greenlanders are opposed to joining the United States. Only 6 percent of residents voted in favor.
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