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\nSource: Xinhua
\nWASHINGTON, Jan. 26 \u2013 Tensions have risen in Europe following U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s remarks questioning NATO allies\u2019 contributions in Afghanistan and hinting at military action over Greenland.
\nIn a Davos interview, Trump downplayed allied troop commitments, saying they \u201cstayed a little back, a little off the front lines,\u201d drawing sharp criticism from European leaders. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks \u201cinsulting and frankly appalling,\u201d while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk noted his country also lost troops in Afghanistan.
\nThe controversy follows Trump\u2019s earlier statements suggesting military options to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stressed that sovereignty cannot be negotiated. Critics said such threats could violate international treaties, including the UN Charter and NATO obligations.
\nTrump later softened his stance after condemnation from EU leaders. U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, emphasized Greenland\u2019s strategic importance for national security and missile defense. Experts noted the island\u2019s military bases and emerging Arctic routes make it a critical location, though treaty obligations already provide protection.
\nFrench President Emmanuel Macron said U.S. pressure and tariffs risked weakening Europe, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned transatlantic relations had suffered a significant blow. Former European Council President Charles Michel described the traditional partnership as \u201cdead.\u201d
\nThe episode highlights the fragility of U.S.-Europe relations and the diplomatic sensitivity surrounding Arctic security, Greenland\u2019s sovereignty, and the evolving geopolitical landscape in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
rki.news Source: Xinhua WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 \u2013 Tensions have risen in Europe following U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s remarks questioning NATO allies\u2019 contributions in Afghanistan and hinting at military action over Greenland. In a Davos interview, Trump downplayed allied troop commitments, saying they \u201cstayed a little back, a little off the front lines,\u201d drawing sharp criticism […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":47228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,8,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english","category-international","category-snippets"],"yoast_head":"\n