Denmark Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Greenland Intelligence Reports
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark is set to summon the U.S. chargé d’affaires following a Wall Street Journal report alleging increased U.S. intelligence activities regarding Greenland, the semi-autonomous territory. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed concerns about the situation, stating, “We don’t spy between friends,” and labeled the information from the report as “very worrying.”
The Journal indicated that U.S. intelligence officials, under the direction of Tulsi Gabbard, are investigating sentiments around Greenland’s independence movement and resource extraction. The U.S. Embassy has not immediately responded to inquiries regarding the diplomat’s summons.
Recently, Greenland’s Prime Minister criticized U.S. rhetoric surrounding the island’s resources as disrespectful, asserting that it “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought.” During a visit to Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty, emphasizing to the U.S. that “you cannot annex another country.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington will respect Greenland’s self-determination, aligning with sentiments that local residents may prefer independence from Denmark. Denmark’s response underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding this strategically significant region.
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