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Denmark Sends 850 Troops to Latvia, Bolstering NATO Edge

6/17/2026

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Denmark will deploy 850 troops to Latvia this autumn, replacing the Swedish contingent, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO.
Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said the deployment aims to deter Russia and strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.
President Donald Trump has accused European NATO members of insufficient support in the Iran war and announced a troop drawdown from Germany.

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Denmark will deploy 850 troops to Latvia this autumn, replacing the Swedish contingent, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO.
Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said the deployment aims to deter Russia and strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.
President Donald Trump has accused European NATO members of insufficient support in the Iran war and announced a troop drawdown from Germany.