"In an overnight message on social media, Macron said a first group of French military personnel were already headed to Greenland to participate in an exercise organised by Denmark and Greenland. At Denmark's request, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organised by Denmark in Greenland, Macron wrote. The first French military elements are already en route. Others will follow."
"France is the latest country to confirm a military deployment to Greenland as Denmark and allies are desperate to show US president Donald Trump that they take the Arctic security seriously and are capable of defending it if needed. Greenlandic deputy prime minister, Mute B. Egede, said that more soldiers were expected in the coming days, joined by more military flights and ships as part of hastily convened Operation Convince Trump Operation Arctic Endurance."
Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency defence cabinet meeting at the Elysee to address Donald Trump's stance on Greenland and the situation in Iran. Macron announced that initial French military elements are en route to Greenland to join exercises organised by Denmark and Greenland, with additional forces to follow. France accepted Denmark's request to participate in joint Arctic exercises and will likely address the deployments during a forthcoming armed forces address. Denmark and allied states are increasing deployments to demonstrate capability to defend Arctic interests. Greenlandic authorities expect more troops, flights and ships under hastily convened operations aimed at reassuring regional security.
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