US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
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It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
The US and Denmark have been negotiating increased military presence in Greenland over recent months, with discussions focusing on opening three new military bases in the south of the Arctic territory.
The United States is in advanced talks with Denmark and Greenland to establish three new military bases in southern Greenland, with proposals including designating the installations as US sovereign territory.
The US has been holding negotiations with Denmark to open new military bases in Greenland, with the talks between both sides progressing in recent months.
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