Denmark summoned the American accusation on Wednesday (August 27) in response to reports alleging American attempts to interfere in Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. This decision occurred in the midst of increasing concerns concerning the American interest in the strategically important and resource -rich island – a territory that US President Donald Trump expressed the desire to acquire national security purposes. According to the Danish public broadcaster, DR, at least three American officials with close ties with Trump would have been identified in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, seeking individuals who could potentially support the influence supported by the United States aimed at weakening Danish control. Quoting sources, DR suggested that these activities can be part of the wider efforts of American intelligence.
The Danish Prime Minister puts Frederiksen expressed a deep concern in the face of recent reports of alleged American interference in Greenland, stressing that the question could have serious implications for diplomatic relations. Addressing Danish television, Frederiksen pointed out, “”I note that the Americans have not clearly rejected the Dr. report today, and it is of course serious. “She had previously reacted to similar allegations, declaring firmly:” You cannot spy on an ally “, stressing the fundamental violation of the confidence that these actions would represent between the close partners. “”Any attempted intervention in the internal affairs of the kingdom will, of course, be unacceptable. “”
American response
In response to the allegations of the secret activities of America in Greenland, the White House rejected any involvement and asked the Danish government to “calm down”. “”We think the Danes need to calm down“” Although they have stopped confirming any influence operation. In another declaration, the US State Department confirmed that the affairs of the manager had met with Danish officials, describing the meeting as “productive” and reaffirming “strong ties” among the United States, Denmark and Greenland. While refusing to respond to the actions of private American citizens in Greenland, a spokesman said that the United States respected the law of the Greenland people to decide on their own future.
Visit of the US vice-president JD VANCE GROENLAND
In March, US vice-president JD Vance sparked controversy with a visit not invited to Greenland, considered a provocation by Copenhagen and local leaders. Initially planned as a visit of several days, the visit was interrupted for a day stop at the American military base in Pituffik after the counterpoupou through Europe. During his speech, Vance accused Denmark of neglecting the security of Greenland, declaring that he had “not done a good job by the inhabitants of Greenland”. The visit has intensified tensions, highlighting the American strategic interest in the island, which houses a crucial crucial missile infrastructure to counter Russia threats.
Greenland and Denmark
A January survey revealed that if the majority of the 57,000 residents of Greenland support the idea of ​​Denmark’s independence, they cannot be part of the United States. Danish and Greenlanders have repeatedly stressed that the Arctic Island is not for sale and that any decision concerning its future will be taken by its own people. In the execution of the Greenland general elections on March 11, the Denmark intelligence agency raised concerns about potential foreign interference, in particular Russia. However, the agency has confirmed that no real attempt to interfere. Denmark, like the United States, is a founding member of NATO and has been a close military ally, having participated in operations led by the United States in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The interest in Washington Greenland is not new. THE Wall Street Journal Earlier, in May reported that US intelligence agencies were invited to collect information on the Greenland independence movement, in particular by identifying figures in Greenland and Denmark which could align themselves with American strategic interests. President Donald Trump had openly expressed the desire to buy the island, citing his strategic location of the Arctic, his vast mineral wealth and the presence of a crucial American anti -missile defense base in Pituffik. While the Arctic ice cream, the opening of new shipping routes and increasing access to resources, the geopolitical value of Greenland has increased – on Washington alarms to widen the Russian and Chinese influence.
