NATO 'far from being in a crisis' over Greenland: top commander
U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's top commander in Europe, downplayed fears of a breakdown within the alliance, stating it is "far from being in a crisis" even as President Trump pushes to bring Greenland under U.S. control.
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- Published Date: 05:48 | 09 January 2026
The head of NATO's forces in Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, said the military alliance was far from being in "a crisis", following President Donald Trump's threats to bring Greenland under US control.
"There's been no impact on my work at the military level up to this point... I would just say that we're ready to defend every inch of alliance territory still today," Grynkewich told reporters during a visit to Finland.
"So I see us as far from being in a crisis right now," he added.
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