The Telegraph: UK, France, Germany eye deployment of NATO troops in Greenland

The United Kingdom is in talks with France and Germany about the possible deployment of NATO troops in Greenland, The Telegraph reports, citing sources.

According to the publication, military leaders of the European countries are discussing a mission plan that would involve the presence of troops, ships, and aircraft on the island. The plans are still in the early stages.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to sources, has taken the threat “extremely seriously” and supported the need for measures. European countries hope that the NATO troop deployment will convince U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon the idea of annexing the island.

At the same time, the European Union is preparing a sanctions package against U.S. tech companies Google, X, Microsoft, and Meta, as well as several banks. The restrictions could be imposed if Trump rejects the NATO mission proposal in Greenland.

other operations shared with NATO.

Notably, Trump has long viewed Greenland as essential for U.S. interests, citing deterrence against Russia and China's growing Arctic presence and access to vast untapped mineral resources. His rhetoric intensified dramatically after the January 3, 2026, U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, emboldening expansionist language. Trump has stated the U.S. will "do something on Greenland whether they like it or not," refused to rule out military force, and described it as a national security priority to prevent adversaries from gaining a foothold.

By Khagan Isayev