European military mission set to begin in Greenland
Summary
European military personnel from France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway have begun arriving in Greenland for a reconnaissance mission amid US-Danish disagreement over the strategic island.
Key Points
- European military personnel from France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway are deploying to Greenland for a reconnaissance mission.
- The deployment follows a Washington meeting where US, Danish, and Greenlandic officials failed to resolve disagreements over Greenland's status.
- US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in taking control of Greenland but acknowledged Denmark's interests.
- Danish Foreign Minister stated that a US takeover of Greenland is unnecessary, highlighting ongoing fundamental disagreements.
- Local Greenland residents express anxiety about their island becoming a focal point of geopolitical tensions.
