Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Danish defence ministry confirms 1952 rule of engagement requiring soldiers to attack invading forces, following threat from US

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Denmark will shoot first and ask questions later' over Greenland
www.yahoo.com

... On Wednesday, the Danish defence ministry confirmed the existence of a 1952 rule requiring soldiers to "immediately" counter-attack invading forces without awaiting orders.

The defence ministry also said that the rule "remains in force" when asked about its status by Berlingske, a centre-Right Danish newspaper. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-07 04:31 PM | Reply

Trump can't single-handedly withdrawing the US from NATO, but he is Putin's Beach. So he's doing his best to destroy NATO, just as his master commands.

Trump Greenland takeover would end NATO, Denmark asserts
www.yahoo.com

#2 | Posted by censored at 2026-01-07 04:50 PM | Reply

Trump Greenland takeover would end NATO, Denmark asserts

That's the idea, glad you're on board with it Denmark.
--Republicans

#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-07 05:09 PM | Reply

The Danes will fight just as we would fight.

#4 | Posted by Zed at 2026-01-07 06:47 PM | Reply

NATO is already dead. The Europeans won't pay their fair share.

Denmark the new Russia! Attempting to impose their will on little helpless Greenland.

Horrible look for an EU nation, they are beginning to sound like Trump.

You ever read 1984?

#5 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-01-07 06:54 PM | Reply

You ever read 1984?

POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Have you?

You might need to read it again Commie Spyboy.

You obviously did not understand its message.

#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-07 06:59 PM | Reply

NATO is already dead. The Europeans won't pay their fair share.

Wishful thinking Commie Spyboy. .

NATO is stronger than ever.

In spite of Trumpy the MAGAMoron and Vlad the Impaler's best efforts otherwise.

#7 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-07 07:04 PM | Reply

Wow... 1Nut must have a yuge stockpile of Delusions to call on.

Just wow.

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-07 07:13 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory

"The people of Greenland do not want to become American," Mia Chemnitz tells the BBC. "We are not for sale."

The 32-year-old business owner in the Greenlandic capital Nuuk reflects the sentiments of many who spoke to the BBC about how they felt about recent rhetoric from the Trump administration."

www.bbc.com

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-07 07:23 PM | Reply