New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Denmark reportedly boosted its military in Greenland, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured, "We will, of course, protect our European interests, including German national interests." The European nations stepped up their game as US President Donald Trump refuses to back down on his ambition for Greenland.

According to Danish broadcaster TV2, as cited by Politico, a "substantial contribution" of Danish combat soldiers is expected to arrive in Kangerlussuaq, the location of Greenland's main international airport, on Monday evening.

Denmark's top military commander in the Arctic, Maj. Gen. Søren Andersen, was quoted as saying that about 100 Danish soldiers have already arrived in Nuuk, Greenland's capit...