Diplomatic chill: US‑Denmark tensions rise over Greenland
The United States and Denmark are in an ongoing diplomatic dispute over the control of Greenland. Recently, the Danish Prime Minister strongly responded to the US Vice President's claim that Denmark "is not a good ally." Mette Frederiksen reminded everyone that Danish soldiers have died in 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 US to take over Greenland.
In an interview with Fox News, J.D. Vance stated that Denmark is not fulfilling its ally 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 US Vice President.
In response, Prime Minister Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark has been one of the most important US allies, fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. "We lost soldiers there in numbers comparable to the Americans," she reminded 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 defence cooperation with the US, especially in the Arctic region and on NATO's eastern flank.
"It is important that together with the US, we fight against terrorism and the destabilization we see in the Baltic Sea, as well as jointly work on NATO's eastern flank, and thus take a firm stance against Russia," Frederiksen argued.
Source: PAP/WP News
