For Trump's attempt to occupy Greenland, Europe no longer resists hard but instead changes its approach, sending troops to Greenland to dispel Trump's concerns about the influence of Russia and China in the region. This idea is truly original; it's amazing they could come up with it.

According to the UK's Daily Telegraph: Starmer may send troops to Greenland to ease Trump's security concerns - European allies are negotiating the deployment of troops on Greenland to address the growing threat from Chinese and Russian military forces.

It is reported that British officials have recently met with officials from Germany, France, and other countries to begin related preparations. It may involve deploying British troops, warships, and aircraft in England to protect Greenland from the influence of Russia and China.

European countries hope that by significantly strengthening their presence in the Arctic, they can persuade Trump to abandon his ambition to annex this strategic island.

This is the most foolish strategic decision by Britain and other countries. The military presence of European countries in Greenland is not to resist a military occupation by the United States, but to alleviate Trump's concerns about the influence of China and Russia in the region. It should be said that Britain is really filial to Trump, thinking thoroughly.

But Trump has made up his mind. Will he accept this flattery? Will he believe in Europe's "concern and goodwill"? If Trump rejects your "goodwill" and uses a military option to occupy Greenland, will the military presence of European countries in Greenland lead to direct confrontation with the United States? This puts Britain in an impossible situation, with unimaginable consequences.

As of January 12, 2026, the Trump administration has advanced its plan to obtain Greenland through substantive actions such as appointing envoys, publicly declaring intentions to annex, and threatening military options, but has not yet achieved actual annexation. This action has caused strong opposition from Denmark, the EU, and Greenland residents.

On January 11, 2026, Rasmus Jarlou, chairman of the Danish Parliament's Defense Committee, publicly stated that a military conflict triggered by Greenland would be "the stupidest war in history." He accused the Trump administration's territorial demands as "the most illegal land claims in modern history" and clarified that Greenland "has no Chinese or Russian consulates, mining activities or assets," refuting the U.S. claim of "security threats."

Larsen did not express any views on the European deployment of troops to Greenland.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio plans to meet with Denmark on January 14 to discuss the "purchase island" request, but it was clearly rejected by Denmark and Greenland.

The United States is determined to obtain Greenland, and the statement that "it will not give up the military option" implies that even if force is used, it will take over Greenland. If this happens, it will be Europe that eventually gives in. As for the current condemnation and opposition, as well as countermeasures, in the eyes of the United States, they are insignificant.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854058867210252/

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