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Defensive forces are already being deployed to Greenland as I type this and EU leaders have made it clear they will open fire on hostile US soldiers.
Not really many forces has been deployed, it’s more a political statement than deterrence.
Exactly this. A lot of people don't understand that. It's obvious that a handful of soldiers is not going to protect Greenland against an invasion of the biggest military on earth. That wasn't the goal. It was a not so subtle message reminding Trump that invading Greenland will have consequences. Judging by Trump's unhinged response this message was received.
The German forces have already returned back home...
Just look at the German Chancellor's employment history and you know why. I bet BlackRock has already made heavy investments into US exploitation of Greenland.
It was only a reconnaissance mission. 🤡
It was designated as a reconnaissance mission from the start and even the exact length was known. Not 🤡 at all
The exact length was unknown from the beginning. But I guess that Not relevant.
Still recon is something completely different, then EU forces are deployed.
It’s also a ‘tripwire’ deployment, so that any attack would be verifiable and trigger Article 5.
No
I don't believe this part.
I'd rather think that normal civilians might shoot some of them, despite they are a very peaceful people.
No. They cancelled that and had an emergency meeting after Trump announced tariffs. They are caving because the same billionaires are gaining control of other countries
Incorrect. The American claim was that Denmark does not do enough to protect Greenland. The reaction to that was to increase the NATO presence on Greenland. Why this is being considered threatening behavior (when an ally does exactly what you ask of them) is because politicians want to play both sides of the argument. The hope is that every action can be spun in the press so they can get whatever outcome they please
The US already can expand its presence in Greenland legally. It is about annexation and no one is concealing anything, there is no subtlety. Announced to take Greenland right after having illegally kidnapping the president of Venezuela: this was and still is a direct threat from USA to Europe that they are willing to use force against NATO allies and nothing else.