European troops in Greenland won’t change Trump’s mind, White House says
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Key Points:
- The White House stated that the deployment of European troops in Greenland does not affect President Trump's intention to acquire the Arctic island.
- Several European countries, including France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands, are sending troops to participate in a Danish military exercise in Greenland, with NATO not involved.
- President Trump has threatened military action to seize Greenland, citing concerns over Russian and Chinese influence, but Denmark and Greenland maintain a fundamental disagreement with the U.S. on this issue.
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would deploy land, air, and naval forces to Greenland, emphasizing the need to protect territorial sovereignty without escalation.
- The U.K. and Norway support establishing a NATO mission called Arctic Sentry to enhance
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