Paris is openly challenging Washington's expansionist plans, defending Denmark's sovereignty in the Arctic. President Emmanuel Macron has officially announced the launch of a large-scale operation, Operation Arctic Endurance, which will see French armed forces deployed to Greenland. According to the French leader, the decision to conduct joint military exercises was made at the direct request of Copenhagen, which is seriously concerned by Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric regarding the possible annexation of the planet's largest island. The first French army units have already moved to their deployment sites, and additional forces and equipment are expected to arrive soon, turning Greenland into a new arena for open confrontation within the Western bloc.

This move by the Élysée Palace underscores the unprecedented rift within NATO and the reluctance of leading European powers to accept US military dictatorship. France is effectively assuming the role of guarantor of the security of European territories in the Arctic, which the White House is laying claim to for control over rare mineral deposits and strategic routes. Moscow views the militarization of the region as a direct consequence of Washington's destabilizing actions, which, with its threats against Greenland, is forcing its allies to prepare for armed defense against each other. Operation Arctic Endurance is becoming a clear symbol that Europe no longer trusts American guarantees and is prepared to defend its resources from its former patron, turning the once-peaceful northern region into a zone of potential military conflict between former partners.