European Troops Land in Nuuk as 2026 Trump Greenland Acquisition Push Intensifies
European NATO allies deploy troops to Greenland as President Trump intensifies his bid to acquire the island. A look into the 2026 Arctic geopolitical crisis.
Allies on paper, rivals on ice. European troops are landing in Greenland just as President Donald Trump ramps up his controversial bid to bring the Arctic island under US control. On January 15, 2026, a 15-strong French military contingent arrived in Nuuk, marking a defiant response to Washington's territorial ambitions.
The Trump Greenland Acquisition Bid vs. Operation Arctic Endurance
According to Reuters, the deployment is part of a Danish-led exercise called 'Operation Arctic Endurance.' It's not just the French; soldiers from Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK are joining the fray. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that this initial group will soon be reinforced with more land, air, and sea assets to show the US that Nato is very much present in the High North.
This military movement follows a tense meeting in Washington between Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Vice-President JD Vance. While Rasmussen described the talks as constructive, he admitted a 'fundamental disagreement' remains. Trump hasn't backed down, telling reporters, "we need Greenland for national security," and citing concerns over Russia and China.
A Political Disaster in the Making?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk didn't mince words, warning that any US military intervention or attempted annexation would be a 'political disaster' and could signal the end of the world as we know it. Meanwhile, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized that his people would choose Denmark over the US every time, stating they don't want to be 'owned' by Washington.
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