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US Joins NATO's Arctic Sentry to Counter Russian, Chinese Threats

1/22/2026

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The US will participate in NATO's "Arctic Sentry" mission to bolster security in Greenland against threats from Russia and China.
This decision follows President Donald Trump's retraction of his earlier proposal to acquire Greenland.
The operation will include troops and reconnaissance units from various NATO countries, including the UK.
Denmark will maintain sovereignty over Greenland while US military plans will operate under American command.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated the initiative aims to unite NATO against common Arctic threats.

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The US will participate in NATO's "Arctic Sentry" mission to bolster security in Greenland against threats from Russia and China.
This decision follows President Donald Trump's retraction of his earlier proposal to acquire Greenland.
The operation will include troops and reconnaissance units from various NATO countries, including the UK.
Denmark will maintain sovereignty over Greenland while US military plans will operate under American command.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated the initiative aims to unite NATO against common Arctic threats.