Live updates: Vance and Rubio to hold meeting on Greenland as Trump faces Venezuela war powers vote
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Key Points:
- Germany is deploying a 13-member reconnaissance team to Greenland from January 15-17, 2026, joining Sweden and Norway in increasing military presence amid US President Trump's push to acquire the self-governing Danish territory.
- Denmark, Greenland, and the US have formed a high-level working group to address disagreements over Greenland's future, with Denmark affirming its commitment to the island's territorial integrity and self-determination rights.
- UN experts and NATO allies have condemned any attempts to alter Greenland's status without consent, warning such actions would violate international law and destabilize the region.
- The Danish government is expanding military exercises in Greenland to enhance Arctic security and NATO cooperation, including deployments of aircraft, ships, and troops from
