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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Madrid, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of deploying troops to Greenland as part of a European monitoring mission amid tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in the territory.
M. Robles told reporters that "increased surveillance in Greenland would indeed be an option." She also urged caution, adding, "We'll see how things develop. I don't think there's any need to rush."
The Minister of Defence stated that any decision would be made within the framework of joint efforts of European countries, and any possible participation would be carried out within the framework of international cooperation and in compliance with international law.
Talks in Washington between the US, Denmark and Greenland regarding the future of the island ended on Wednesday without reaching an agreement.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the three sides had agreed to establish a "high-level working group" to seek possible compromises due to ongoing "fundamental differences" over Greenland's future.
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over its defense and foreign policy. The island hosts a United States military base. Since returning to office in 2025, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to "get" Greenland and recently stepped up his threats.
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