A 15-strong French military team has arrived in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, joining soldiers from Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK. This deployment, part of a NATO reconnaissance mission, signals Europe's focus on Arctic security. French President Emmanuel Macron said the forces would soon be strengthened with land, air, and sea units. Senior diplomat Olivier Poivre d'Arvor said, "This is a first exercise... we'll show the US that Nato is present." The deployment comes amid US President Donald Trump's efforts to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Trump told reporters, "we need Greenland for national security," and hinted he might use force, but hoped for a peaceful deal with Denmark. Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called the talks with the US "constructive" but noted a "fundamental disagreement" and criticized Trump’s buying bid. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that any US military takeover would be a "political disaster." Russia's embassy in Belgium also voiced "serious concern" about NATO's Arctic build-up. The European NATO mission, named Operation Arctic Endurance, comprises only a few dozen personnel and is symbolic. German troops and equipment are expected to stay until Saturday. Denmark plans to keep an increased military presence to support European and transatlantic security. Macron emphasized Europe's duty, saying Greenland "belongs to the European Union and it's also one of our Nato allies." Alongside the new deployments, the US already operates a military base in Greenland with up to 150 staff. Officials from Sweden, Norway, the UK, and the Netherlands are also participating in the joint exercises. The UK shares concerns about Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, aiming to "deter the Russian aggression and the Chinese activity." Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called Greenland's defence a NATO-wide concern. The Danish Defence Minister said the goal is a rotating military presence with allied exercises. Denmark rejects Trump's rationale, saying there is no immediate threat from Russia or China requiring US control. US congressional Democrats will visit Denmark soon for further talks. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly stated, "Greenland does not want to be owned by the United States. Greenland does not want to be governed by the United States. Greenland does not want to be part of the United States."