European countries are deploying military personnel to Greenland for a quick mission as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory.

Trump says taking control of Greenland is critical for U.S. security, but betting odds markets suggest that remains a long shot.

Russia said NATO members were bolstering their military presences in the Arctic territory “under the false pretext of a growing threat from Moscow and Beijing.”

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that “anything less” than US control of Greenland is “unacceptable,” arguing the United States needs the territory for national security purposes, which could in turn strengthen NATO.

Trump's comments come after Greenland’s Prime Minister said they would "choose Denmark" over the United States.

Denmark's foreign minister said the closed-door meeting was a "frank but also constructive" discussion. He said a high-level working group would be formed "to explore if we can find a common way forward.

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk amid a political crisis triggered by President Donald Trump's desire to control the island.

France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.

In an interview, GOP Rep. Don Bacon slammed the president's efforts to take over Greenland, warning it could lead to his impeachment.