Denmark's Greenland Defense: Operation Arctic Endurance

0:00Welcome to Global News Today. Two minutes of world news that matter. In January, Denmark sent military aircraft and troops to Greenland for what they called Operation Arctic Endurance, joint exercises with allies. But sources say the real plan was to destroy key airport runways in places like Nuuk and Kangaroo-Lusawak if President Trump tried to invade the island. The even-stocked blood supplies for potential casualties. Trump had openly talked about wanting to buy or take Greenland during his second term, despite rejections from Denmark and Greenland's leaders. Tensions spiked after US elite forces grabbed Venezuela's president on the 3rd of January, making Danish officials worry about bold American moves. Denmark reached out to France, Germany and Nordic countries for backup, showing European unity through more joint activities. A mix of Danish, French, German, Norwegian and Swedish soldiers deployed quickly with elite units trained for Arctic combat and extra ships and planes heading north.

1:01Officials kept detailed secret, with only a few people in the know for security. They figured troops couldn't stop a full US assault, but aimed to make any take over costly and hostile. By the 21st of January, Trump softened at the world economic form, saying he wanted no force and just negotiations for Greenland. The row has cooled since, though it highlights strains between the US and its NATO partners. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.