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Norway's Defense Minister Warns of NATO Strains Amid Trump’s Greenland Pursuit

1/22/2026

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Tore Sandvik, Norway's defense minister, says NATO strains as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues Greenland.
He says Russia remains the main threat despite Ukraine focus and Arctic buildup with frigates and submarines.
Sandvik notes there is no immediate threat to Norway.
Trump is expected to address Greenland demands at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Norway monitors Russian military activities around the Kola Peninsula, which houses significant nuclear capabilities.

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Tore Sandvik, Norway's defense minister, says NATO strains as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues Greenland.
He says Russia remains the main threat despite Ukraine focus and Arctic buildup with frigates and submarines.
Sandvik notes there is no immediate threat to Norway.
Trump is expected to address Greenland demands at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Norway monitors Russian military activities around the Kola Peninsula, which houses significant nuclear capabilities.