Seven European countries sent troops to Greenland. The White House stated that this will not affect Trump's plans.

Military contingents have been sent to Greenland to support Denmark, which controls the island, in preparation for large-scale military exercises scheduled for the end of 2026.

According to information from Reuters, the largest number of troops was provided by France — 15 personnel. Germany sent 13 soldiers, Sweden three, Finland and Norway two each, and the United Kingdom and the Netherlands one each.

On January 14, the first soldiers arrived in Nuuk aboard a Danish Air Force plane. The next day, Germany sent its troops, emphasizing that their mission would last three days, from January 15 to 17, as reported by BBC News. It is unclear how long the other contingents will remain in Greenland.

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen noted that it is currently unknown how much NATO's presence on the island will expand. "However, it is clear that we can plan for a more extensive and permanent presence throughout 2026, which is extremely important to demonstrate the significance of security in the Arctic for Denmark and all of NATO," he added.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated on January 15 that the deployment of European troops in Greenland will not affect U.S. President Donald Trump's intentions, who seeks to make the island part of the United States. "I do not believe that the presence of European troops will influence the President's decision and his desire to acquire Greenland," she noted.

The sending of European troops coincided with negotiations between representatives of the U.S. and Denmark with Greenland, which took place in Washington on January 14. The White House characterized the meeting as productive; however, Danish authorities were unable to convince Trump to abandon his plans regarding Greenland.

Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized the importance of Greenland for national security for both the U.S. and European countries, expressing concerns that the island could be seized by Russia or China.

Earlier, the White House reported that Trump is considering various ways to gain control over Greenland, including the possibility of using military force.