author: Tyler Durden
In January 2026, facing increasing tensions with the president of the United States Donald Trump in connection with his renewed efforts to take control of Greenland, The Danish military deployed explosives and blood supplies on the Arctic Island as part of emergency plans to counter
a possible American attack
The preparations were revealed in a study by the Danish broadcaster DR, which cited many advanced levels of sources from the Danish government, troops and intelligence services, as well as officials from France and Germany.
Danish troops sent to Greenland at the beginning of the year carried adequate explosives to destruct key runways – close the capital of Nuuk and at an old air base in Kangerlussuaq – to prevent American aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. Blood resources from Danish hospitals were besides transported to treat possible injured in combat scenarios.
Two European officials confirmed the DR reports on Thursday, noting that Denmark is seeking a drastic increase in the cost and hazard of a possible forceful takeover by the US. France and Germany supported the Copenhagen strategy and 1 of the officials stressed France's immediate and crucial assistance in the improvement of defence plans.
One European authoritative expressed his deep concern at the time, saying that they were afraid that "it would go truly wrong" over Trump's repeated threats in January.
These actions reflected a serious view across Europe of Trump's rhetoric towards another NATO ally. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the situation as "the worst abroad policy crisis since planet War II", attributing improved conditions for strong European cooperation.
The crisis eased after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, utilizing his experience of an experienced European leader, persuaded Trump at a gathering at the planet economical Forum in Davos to accept the framework of a possible "future agreement" with Denmark on Greenland.
Frederiksen pointed out that high-level talks with the US continue, seeking a compromise to sustain the red lines of sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland. She expressed hope for an agreement, but warned that Trump's interest in controlling Greenland was inactive ongoing.
In January, Denmark, together with its allies, including France, Germany and another Nordic countries, sent troops to Greenland under the pretext of planned military exercises, Copenhagen formally notified the U.S. Department of Defense. However, DR reported that the real aim was to prepare a defence against a possible US attack and to guarantee that any takeover would require explicit hostility.
"The French were highly helpful.," said 1 European authoritative DR. "They immediately realized that we needed a plan."
Fresh after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela that overturned president Nicolás Maduro, Trump reacted sharply to European deployments, threatening additional duties to Denmark and the countries involved.
One European authoritative noted that, after Venezuela, any in Washington seemed to believe that they could act with impunity. Although direct fear has diminished, it has not disappeared completely.
DR interviewed 12 high-ranking officials from Denmark, France and Germany about the intensified preparations after the operation in Venezuela.
The erstwhile Danish minister summarized this: "Greenland's not gone. It's just sleeping.."
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.zerohedge.com/
