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Bundeswehr Soldiers Depart Greenland Amid Rising Tensions

1/18/2026

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On January 18, 2025, 15 Bundeswehr soldiers left Greenland, ending their mission for unspecified reasons.
The visit was planned for January 15–17, 2025, extended to January 18, 2025, but weather canceled it.
The soldiers cooperated with Danish military forces.
The exit follows escalating tensions around U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats regarding Greenland, while the group leader said they were awaiting further instructions from Berlin.

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On January 18, 2025, 15 Bundeswehr soldiers left Greenland, ending their mission for unspecified reasons.
The visit was planned for January 15–17, 2025, extended to January 18, 2025, but weather canceled it.
The soldiers cooperated with Danish military forces.
The exit follows escalating tensions around U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats regarding Greenland, while the group leader said they were awaiting further instructions from Berlin.