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Macron to visit Greenland to show European support for the strategic Arctic island coveted by Trump

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French President Emmanuel Macron ’s first trip to Greenland is aimed at shoring up Europe 's political backing for Denmark and its semiautonomous territory.

Macron mentioned Greenland last week in his opening speech at the U.N. Ocean Conference , saying it isn’t “up for grabs” in remarks that appeared directed largely at Trump .

The French president has positioned himself as a leader in Europe amid Trump 's threats to pull support from Ukraine as it fights against Russia 's invasion.