European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future
European troops arrive in Greenland after Trump’s latest threat
- European nations, including France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, are deploying troops to Greenland to enhance the Arctic island's security.
- This action follows talks between Denmark, Greenland, and the US, which revealed a "fundamental disagreement" over Donald Trump's stated desire to acquire Greenland.
- “The first French military elements are already en route” and “others will follow,” French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday,
- Trump expressed a strong interest in Greenland for its mineral resources and to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, stating, "We really need it."
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed Trump's wish to "conquer over Greenland" and rejected both a military takeover and a potential purchase by the US. Denmark announced a stepped-up military presence in the Arctic in cooperation with allies, while a working group has been established with the Americans to address security concerns and respect Denmark's "red lines."