"The first French military elements are already en route," adding, "others will follow," warning that "peace is under threat" globally."
"France and the Europeans must continue to be present wherever their interests are threatened."
"already on site and will be reinforced in the coming days by land, air and sea assets."
"This is the role that France must play: to be available when assessing the threat, to be able to adapt and to stand alongside a sovereign state to protect its territory."
NATO and several European countries have deployed troops to Greenland to boost security and deter Russian aggression and Chinese activity. France has joined Danish exercises under Operation Arctic Endurance, with initial French units en route and on site and reinforcements expected by land, air and sea. French leadership emphasizes European responsibility to protect territory and to be present where interests are threatened. US officials, including the vice president and secretary of state, signaled concerns about presidential intentions toward Greenland. A Downing Street spokesman said the deployment reflects NATO and Joint Expeditionary Force efforts to reinforce High North security.
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