NATO launches new Arctic military mission after tensions over Greenland

NATO has started a new military mission called 'Arctic Sentry' focused on surveillance and patrols in the Arctic region, particularly around Greenland. The mission involves fighter jets from Sweden and Denmark, and is described as an effort to strengthen the alliance's presence in the north.

This follows a period of tension after Trump posted about sending a U.S. hospital ship to Greenland, which Greenland's government declined. Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, stated that Russia would take measures, including military ones, if Greenland becomes militarized. A separate report from Estonia's intelligence chief said Russia has no intention of attacking a NATO country this year.

NATO officials have said the 'Arctic Sentry' mission is not a direct response to the Greenland dispute. Meanwhile, the Danish military evacuated a U.S. submariner who needed medical care off the coast of Greenland.