'Deal on Greenland' key to US troops remaining in Europe, says Trump

Donald Trump has said a “deal on Greenland” would play a key role on any decision about the numbers of US troops in Europe.

The US president was speaking on board the new Air Force One after a quick stop at RAF Mildenhall in England to change planes on the way back to Washington from the Nato summit in Turkey.

Asked about plans for troops stationed in Europe, Mr Trump said: “I haven’t made that final determination. A lot’s gonna depend on Greenland.”

Mr Trump has suggested Greenland, which is part of Denmark, should come under US control and told reporters “a very good deal on Greenland” would play a key role in any decision on troops.

He has made conflicting comments on the subject, suggesting 5,000 troops would be sent to Poland weeks after saying a similar number would be removed from Europe.

Mr Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the end of the Nato summit in Ankara, saying fellow alliance members were “answering the call” on military funding.