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Trump Wants Greenland Under Any Conditions; Europeans Propose Boosting NATO Presence in the Arctic
President Trump has expressed interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark, emphasizing his willingness to achieve this under any terms. Simultaneously, European nations are considering enhancing the...
Seeking to regain control over Greenland, NATO chief discusses Arctic security with Marco Rubio
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief met with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to discuss strategic concerns in the Arctic region, focusing on Greenland's significance for both military and eco...
Map of Greenland in US colors – Denmark's reaction
Denmark has reacted strongly after American symbols appeared on maps depicting Greenland in the context of discussions about increased US military presence there. The appearance of these maps reflects...
U.S. Forces maintain air and naval presence near Venezuela
The United States continues its heightened military presence in the Caribbean with increased air and naval operations near Venezuelan borders following a recent U.S. operation there. Fighter aircraft ...
NATO Increases Military Presence Near Kaliningrad Region
NATO is boosting its military presence close to the Kaliningrad region, an exclave of Russia situated between Poland and Lithuania....
Poland installs anti-drone system on Belarus border amid rising security fears
Poland has deployed an anti-drone defense system near its northern border with Belarus, installed on a newly constructed observation tower. The Polish government is also maintaining heightened militar...
Wagner Stronghold in CAR Holds the Line Despite Kremlin Shakeup
The Central African Republic remains the last stronghold of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, which has been a key security partner for the CAR government through mining contracts for gold and di...
Moscow says Kupiansk is Russian. Ukrainian forces insist only 100 Russian soldiers left in city
Russian authorities are claiming control over the city of Kupiansk while Ukrainian forces counter that only about 100 Russian soldiers remain in the city. Both sides appear to be attempting to portray...
Iranian fleet shadows American strike group
An Iranian naval force has been observed shadowing an American aircraft carrier strike group in international waters. The movement highlights increasing tensions between the two countries in the regio...
Greenland: Germany's Plans to Send Troops Revealed by Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports on potential troop deployments from Germany to Greenland as part of increased military presence in the Arctic region....
Trump on Greenland: Their defense relies on two missile stations with dogs - We will take it over
President Trump made comments suggesting that U.S. intentions towards Greenland might include military dominance over the territory due to its strategic importance for missile defenses, noting the cur...
Greenlanders Protest Against American Threat
Residents of Greenland are protesting what they perceive as a threat from increased US military presence on the island. The demonstration reflects local concerns about autonomy and environmental impac...
Ben Hodges in NEA: 'We won't see a military invasion of Greenland'
In an interview with NEA, former U.S. Army general Ben Hodges discusses the security situation and dismisses concerns over military threats to Greenland, asserting that there will not be a military in...
Zelensky Unable to Confirm Deployment of US Troops in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been able to confirm reports about the deployment of additional United States troops to Ukraine during his public address. This development highlights on...
Trump: Greenland's Defense Force Only Has Dog-Sled Teams
President Donald Trump commented on Greenland’s defense capabilities, stating that their military strength consists only of dog-sled teams, implying a lack of defensive infrastructure and resources....
Trump Considers Two Dog Sled Teams as Greenland’s Defense
President Donald Trump reportedly believes that Greenland's defense capabilities are based on two dog sled teams. This statement reflects a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of actual military and...
Britain may send troops to Greenland to appease Trump
The Telegraph reports that Britain considers sending military forces to Greenland to address concerns raised by President Donald Trump about the strategic importance of the Arctic island for defense p...
US Has No Troops on Venezuelan Soil, But Maintains Forces in Caribbean, Pentagon Says
The US Department of Defense has clarified that there are no American troops stationed in Venezuela, though they maintain military presence in the Caribbean region....