U.S.-Denmark tensions rise over Greenland control debate
There is an ongoing diplomatic dispute between the United States and Denmark over the control of Greenland. In the latest development, the Danish Prime Minister strongly responded to the U.S. Vice President, who claimed that Denmark "is not a good ally." Mette Frederiksen reminded the public that Danish soldiers have died in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Greenland has remained in the spotlight following remarks by Donald Trump, who in recent weeks has repeatedly spoken about the need for the U.S. to take over Greenland.
In an interview with Fox News, J.D. Vance stated that Denmark is not fulfilling its duties as a country controlling the island. "There are maritime routes used by the Chinese, Russians, and—frankly—Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job. The Danes are not a good ally," stated the U.S. Vice President.
In response, Prime Minister Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark has been one of the most important U.S. allies, having fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. "We lost soldiers there in numbers comparable to the Americans," she reminded the public before the Monday meeting of EU state leaders in Brussels. "We are one of the best allies of the United States," she added.
Vance angered the Danes; there is a response
Frederiksen further assured that despite current upheavals, Denmark will continue defense cooperation with the U.S., especially in the Arctic region and on NATO's eastern flank.
“It is important that together with the U.S., we fight against terrorism and the destabilization we see in the Baltic Sea as well as work jointly on NATO's eastern flank, thus taking a firm stance against Russia," Frederiksen argued.
Source: PAP/WP News
