London: The British premier is considering the deployment of troops to Greenland to ease US President Donald Trump's security fears amid ongoing talks between European allies, according to media reports citing sources. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is contemplating this move to address Trump's concerns over the strategic Arctic territory amid the increasing presence of Russia and China.

According to Philippine News Agency, Downing Street sources indicate that Starmer shares Trump's perspective on the necessity to deter Russia's "growing aggression" in the High North and to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security. These sources emphasized the seriousness with which the prime minister views threats from Russia and China in the region.

Meanwhile, The Telegraph reported on Saturday that European allies are engaged in discussions to deploy troops as a countermeasure against this escalating threat. Downing Street is in negotiations with European partners about the possibility of a NATO mission in the Danish territory, as military leaders develop plans for a potential deployment.

British officials have recently met with counterparts from nations including Germany and France to initiate preparations. The plans, which remain in preliminary stages, could involve UK soldiers, warships, and planes being stationed to safeguard Greenland. Sources suggest this could involve a full troop deployment or a mix of temporary exercises, intelligence sharing, capability development, and redirected defense spending.

On Friday, leaders of Greenland's political parties reiterated their refusal to join the US, stating their desire to remain Greenlanders rather than becoming Americans or Danes. Trump, speaking on Friday, asserted the US's intent to act on Greenland, emphasizing the strategic necessity of preventing Russian or Chinese control of the island.

Greenland's significance to the US stems from its strategic positioning and abundant mineral resources. Trump's previous remarks likened the acquisition of Greenland to an "absolute necessity" for US economic security, comparing it to a "large real estate deal." However, both Denmark and Greenland have rejected any propositions for selling the territory, reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the island.

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