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Canada is assessing the possibility of deploying troops to Greenland as part of upcoming Nato exercises, with discussions taking place at senior levels and a decision still pending.
Military officials have presented operational plans to the government and are awaiting a decision from Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to the sources, reported Reuters.
President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland have created a delicate challenge for Carney. He is seeking to demonstrate solidarity with European allies while also maintaining a workable relationship with Trump. The US president has previously threatened to annex Canada.
“We’re concerned about this escalation, to be absolutely clear… we always will support sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, wherever their geographic location is,” Carney told reporters in Doha on Sunday.
Several European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland last week. Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands said they are dispatching military staff to prepare for larger drills planned later this year.
Military officials have presented operational plans to the government and are awaiting a decision from Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to the sources, reported Reuters.
Trump remarks add pressure on Canada
President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland have created a delicate challenge for Carney. He is seeking to demonstrate solidarity with European allies while also maintaining a workable relationship with Trump. The US president has previously threatened to annex Canada.
“We’re concerned about this escalation, to be absolutely clear… we always will support sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, wherever their geographic location is,” Carney told reporters in Doha on Sunday.
Several European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland last week. Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands said they are dispatching military staff to prepare for larger drills planned later this year.
