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Trump's Greenland Threat Deepens NATO Crisis Amid Rising Tensions

2/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to seize Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark, worsening rifts.
European allies and Canada are increasing defense spending to support Ukraine.
Analysts warn trust within the 32-nation alliance has eroded, undermining deterrence.
Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, called the tensions a "deep crisis" for NATO.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said Russia remains a long-term security threat, citing cyberattacks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to seize Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark, worsening rifts.
European allies and Canada are increasing defense spending to support Ukraine.
Analysts warn trust within the 32-nation alliance has eroded, undermining deterrence.
Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, called the tensions a "deep crisis" for NATO.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said Russia remains a long-term security threat, citing cyberattacks.