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Trump Announces Deal for Greenland and Arctic: A Cyprus-UK Model

Published January 22, 2026, 05:21
Trump Announces Deal for Greenland and Arctic: A Cyprus-UK Model

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with European allies for the development of the 'Golden Dome' anti-missile shield and mineral extraction in Greenland. The agreement, described as 'forever', will cover the entire Arctic. According to the draft, the US will control parts of Greenland as sovereign base areas, similar to the UK-Cyprus agreement. This will allow the US to deploy military infrastructure and conduct intelligence and training operations, while also gaining access to minerals without needing permits. The agreement is seen as a creative solution to Trump's demands for ownership of the island, which he considers strategically important.