Russia notes Trump's dispute with NATO allies over Greenland as European troops head to Arctic for war games
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Russia expressed grave concern over escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, accusing NATO of accelerating militarization under false pretenses of threats from Moscow and Beijing, and called NATO's confrontational approach counterproductive and dangerous.
- The U.S. under the Trump administration has pursued control over Greenland, citing security concerns about Russian and Chinese influence, but Denmark, Greenland's government, and European NATO allies have strongly opposed U.S. ownership, emphasizing Greenland's current status as NATO territory.
- Despite fundamental disagreements over Greenland's future, Denmark and the U.S. agreed to continue dialogue through a high-level working group, aiming to manage tensions and find solutions over time.
- Denmark and its NATO allies are increasing military exercises and presence in Greenland to enhance Arctic security, with
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