Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
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Key Points:
- Britain is consulting with NATO allies on enhancing Arctic security to counter growing threats from Russia and China, according to UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, emphasizing that these discussions are routine rather than a reaction to recent US remarks.
- US President Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, citing strategic concerns over Russian and Chinese influence, despite Danish warnings that such a move would threaten NATO unity.
- Denmark's ambassador to the US stressed that Greenland's future should be decided solely by its inhabitants and reaffirmed Denmark's longstanding alliance with the US, amidst tensions following Trump's Greenland acquisition comments.
- British officials acknowledge the increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic and stress the importance of a strong NATO deterrent in the region, while some UK politicians have
