France Proposes Sending Troops to Greenland in Response to Trump’s Threats
In a significant diplomatic move, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has confirmed that Paris has discussed deploying troops to Greenland with Denmark. This action comes in response to repeated threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking to the radio station “Sud,” Le Drian stated, “Paris has begun discussing troop deployment with Denmark, and other European Union countries are also prepared to consider sending forces if necessary.” He emphasized, “If Denmark requests help, France will be there; European borders are sovereign, whether in the north, south, east, or west, and no one can tolerate interference in our boundaries.”
However, Le Drian clarified that “Denmark has not been keen on moving forward with the idea of deploying forces.”
These comments by the French minister coincide with a swift tour by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen through European capitals to rally support from allies to deal with President Donald Trump. Frederiksen was in Berlin and Paris on Tuesday morning, discussing with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron respectively, before her scheduled meeting with the NATO Secretary-General in Brussels.
The focus on Greenland by President Trump has intensified, as he previously expressed confidence that the United States would inevitably acquire the island, which is currently under Danish sovereignty.
This situation underscores a complex interplay of international diplomacy, military strategy, and the assertion of sovereignty in a globalized world, where the actions of one nation can prompt a collective response from an alliance of countries.
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