Several NATO members are deploying military personnel to Greenland this week, a move aimed at reinforcing the Arctic island's security following strained diplomatic talks with the United States regarding its potential annexation.

Denmark, which holds responsibility for Greenland's defense, alongside Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway, confirmed the troop deployments. The action comes in direct response to renewed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump expressing a strategic desire to acquire Greenland for national security reasons, following recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela.

The deployments were announced shortly after Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt held what Rasmussen described as a "frank but constructive" meeting at the White House with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rasmussen acknowledged a "fundamental disagreement" with the U.S., stating, "We made it very, very clear that this is not in the interest of the kingdom." The parties agreed to establish a high-level working group but reached no immediate diplomatic resolution.

Denmark has initiated "Operation Arctic Endurance," a military exercise involving enhanced patrols, fighter aircraft, and naval operations in the region. Germany is sending a 13-person reconnaissance team to Nuuk to explore potential security contributions. France and Sweden have also confirmed they are dispatching military personnel to participate in the allied activities.

The show of allied force underscores strong local and international opposition to U.S. control. Opinion polls indicate overwhelming rejection of annexation by Greenlanders, who largely favor eventual independence from Denmark. In recent months, Denmark has sought to bolster its commitment to Greenland through increased investments in healthcare and infrastructure, alongside a significant $15 billion allocation to Arctic defense capabilities.

Despite these efforts, the diplomatic impasse remains. "We didn’t manage to change the American position," Rasmussen conceded. "It’s clear that the president has this wish."