European Troops Deploy to Greenland Amid Trump's Persistent Control Push

• French and German troops have deployed to Nuuk, Greenland, as European allies increase military presence.
• The deployment aims to reassure US President Donald Trump while firmly rejecting his demand for US ownership of Greenland.
• White House talks between US and Danish/Greenlandic officials resulted in a joint working group but no shift in Washington's acquisition goal.
• European nations view the deployments as both deterrence and a response to US security concerns regarding Russia and China in the Arctic.
• Denmark and its allies are planning larger-scale operations and sustained presence in the Arctic, with exercises planned for 2026.

Why It Matters: European troops are deploying to Greenland to assert sovereignty and address US security concerns without ceding control.