"When, in January, Danish soldiers were flown to Greenland, they were reportedly carrying explosives to destroy runways in the capital, Nuuk, and in Kangerlussuaq, a small town north of the capital, to prevent US aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. They also carried supplies from Danish blood banks to treat wounded people in the event of battle."
"Denmark reportedly started seeking political support from European leaders in a series of secret talks that started soon after the 2024 US election. The 3 January US attack on Venezuela was a crucial turning point, many of the sources told DR. The following day, Trump said the US needed Greenland very badly renewing fears of a US invasion."
"With the Greenland crisis, Europe realised once and for all that we need to be able to take care of our own security, the source said. Although Copenhagen wanted to avoid escalation with the US, it did not want to do nothing in the event."
In January, Denmark reportedly prepared defensive measures against a potential US invasion of Greenland following Trump's threats to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. Danish soldiers were deployed to Greenland carrying explosives to destroy runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent US aircraft landings, along with blood bank supplies for treating wounded. Denmark initiated secret diplomatic talks with European leaders after the 2024 US election, with the January 3 US attack on Venezuela serving as a critical turning point. Trump's subsequent statements about needing Greenland intensified concerns. Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen warned that US military action against a NATO ally would end the alliance and post-WWII security framework. Plans for Danish and European force deployment to Greenland were accelerated, prompting European leaders to recognize the need for independent security capabilities.
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