French President Macron rejects Trump’s Greenland ambitions and Putin’s mediation role in Israel-Iran crisis during a visit en route to Canada’s G7 summit.
Macron Voices Arctic Support Amid Geopolitical Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent geopolitical proposals during a visit to Greenland on Sunday, ahead of the G7 summit in Canada. Macron rejected the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin mediating the Israel-Iran conflict and warned against “predatory ambitions” targeting Greenland.
U.S. Suggests Putin as Mediator in Middle East
In a weekend interview with ABC News, Trump expressed willingness for Putin to broker peace between Israel and Iran, despite Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and strained global relations. Macron pushed back, stating:
“I do not believe that Russia, which is now engaged in a high-intensity conflict and has decided not to respect the UN Charter for several years now, can be a mediator.”
The statement comes amid rising Middle Eastern tensions following Israel’s military strikes against Iranian targets, in which France denies any involvement.
Greenland Visit Signals European Alarm
Macron’s stop in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory with vast mineral resources, marks the first foreign visit to the island since Trump’s 2019 proposal to “buy” it. At a joint press event with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Macron warned of encroaching geopolitical threats:
“Greenland is not to be sold, not to be taken.”
He said the island’s situation is a “wake-up call for Europe,” highlighting the strategic stakes of Arctic territories.
France Backs NATO, But Cautions the U.S.
Despite downplaying any real threat of U.S. aggression, Macron emphasized trust in transatlantic alliances:
“I don’t believe that in the end, the U.S., which is an ally and a friend, will ever do something aggressive against another ally.”
Still, Macron confirmed discussions with Trump about Greenland would continue during the G7 leaders’ summit in Canada, where climate change, defense, and geopolitical stability are expected key topics.
Public Opinion Against U.S. Annexation
A recent IFOP poll for NYC.eu reveals strong opposition to a potential U.S. annexation of Greenland:
- 77% of French respondents and 56% of Americans disapprove
- 43% of French citizens would support military intervention to prevent it
The backlash has led Denmark to secure French-made missile systems, indicating growing defense cooperation between Copenhagen and Paris.
Looking Ahead: G7 Stage Set for Sharp Debate
As leaders gather in Canada, Macron’s firm stance signals a deepening divide over global leadership roles, particularly concerning Russia’s legitimacy and Arctic sovereignty. With Trump’s policy moves drawing international scrutiny, Canada’s G7 summit may shape the next phase of transatlantic diplomacy and Arctic strategy.
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