France mulls military support for Denmark amid U.S. Greenland claims

Information about the potential deployment of troops to Greenland was shared by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in an interview with "Sud Radio." Barrot emphasized that France has begun talks with Denmark about the possible deployment of troops, although - as he noted - the process was not "Denmark's wish."

Barrot's statement came while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was undertaking an intensive tour of European capitals to gain allies' support in the face of Trump's actions. The newly inaugurated U.S. president is increasingly focused on acquiring the massive Arctic island, not ruling out the use of military force or economic pressure.

Frederiksen met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, and also plans talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Barrot assured that "if Denmark calls for help, France will be there."

During a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Barrot noted that his counterparts expressed "very strong support" for Copenhagen and were prepared to consider sending troops if necessary. However, the French minister does not believe that the U.S. will decide to invade Greenland, emphasizing that "people don't invade EU territories."