France is working with ‍partners on a plan ​over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, ⁠as Europe seeks to address US President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region.

The French troops will join those from Germany, Norway and other countries.

President Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.

France is calling for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is willing to participate in one, Élysée presidential palace sources said on Wednesday morning. A NATO exercise is needed as the security of the Arctic region must be taken seriously,

France will request that NATO carry out a military exercise in Greenland in a bid to boost the region’s security.

France is set to conduct military drills in Greenland in the wake of tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over the territory. “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland,

“I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland,” the French President said, according to the screenshot.

French President Emmanuel Macron is among the world leaders who are publicly slamming Donald Trump over his claims on Greenland. In a veiled swipe at the US president, he warned against a ‘shift towards a world without rules,