Denmark has sent more soldiers and equipment to Greenland. This follows rising tensions from President Trump’s comments that the island is not secure. The military deployment highlights Greenland’s strategic importance.

Denmark quietly raised military readiness in Greenland, deploying troops with live ammunition amid fears of a possible US move, before tensions eased after Donald Trump ruled out using force.

Germany has withdrawn a small military reconnaissance team from Greenland as President Trump escalates pressure on Denmark over Arctic security.

Denmark’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” with U.S. President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland remained unresolved after high-level talks in Washington, even as Denmark and NATO allies moved to increase their military presence in the Arctic territory amid rising tensions.

Leaders of Denmark and Greenland insisted Thursday that the island's sovereignty was nonnegotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed with the NATO chief on the framework of a future Arctic security deal that Trump said would grant the U.

“It’s very disrespectful.”

Denmark has moved to clarify the purpose of its military buildup in Greenland, insisting the deployment is aimed at monitoring potential Russian activity in the Arctic, but not preparing for any threat from the United States.

President Trump’s recent threats to take over Greenland have renewed interest in the international agreement brokered more than 50 years ago that provides the U.S. with military access to the island.

President Donald Trump’s quest for control of Greenland took a significant turn on Wednesday, when he backed off on using d military force — an option he and This team had previously reserved.

"All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland, where we already had it as a trustee, but respectfully returned it back to Denmark not long ago," Trump said.