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Trump's Greenland Grab: Arctic Standoff

President Trump escalates Greenland tensions, mocking its defenses and warning of Russian or Chinese intervention. Denmarks PM responds, calling it a fateful moment for NATO. Reactions are swift, with Denmarks parliamentary committee welcoming diplomatic talks and Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski opposing the idea. China even criticizes the US. Two crucial meetings are set for Wednesday, January 12, 2026, potentially shaping the future of NATO alliances and territorial claims in the Arctic.

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