Politico learned about the preparation of a plan in the EU in case of a US operation in Greenland

The European Union (EU) is developing a deterrence plan for the United States in case of an attack on Greenland. This was reported on January 8 by the Politico newspaper, citing sources in EU diplomatic circles.

"We must be prepared for a direct confrontation with [US President Donald] Trump. <...> He is in an aggressive mode, and we need to prepare," the newspaper quoted an unnamed European diplomat as saying.

According to the newspaper, German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl is coordinating with colleagues from other countries and is considering the possibility of increasing NATO's military presence near Greenland.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barraud said that Greenland is "not for sale or for seizure," and the threats from the United States must stop.

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On the same day, U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance said that Greenland plays a critical role for U.S. security. According to him, the island's importance goes beyond regional security and is directly related to the global defense architecture.

On the eve of the White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said that Trump is discussing with his national security team possible options for acquiring Greenland. The White House noted that the interest in the island is due to its strategic location, while diplomacy remains a priority approach for Washington.

On January 4, Trump said that it would be beneficial for the European Union (EU) from the point of view of defense if the United States owned Greenland. The head of the government of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, indicated on the same day that he considered the "repeated rhetoric" of the United States regarding the island to be disrespectful and unacceptable.

On January 6, the leaders of Denmark, Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in a joint statement indicated that only Denmark and Greenland should make decisions about the future fate of their territories.

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