Diplomatic tensions rise over US intelligence in Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen commented on reports regarding American intelligence services' plans in Greenland, stressing that spying on an ally is unacceptable.
Key information
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen strongly opposes spying on allies.
- American intelligence services are set to increase their activity in Greenland.
- The US plans to relocate the consulate in Nuuk to a modern building.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her concern over reports of American intelligence services planning to boost their activities in Greenland. She emphasized that spying on an ally is unacceptable.
Of course, one cannot spy on an ally, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
According to information published by "Wall Street Journal," American intelligence agencies have been instructed to gather more information about the independence movement in Greenland. The goal is to comprehend this movement's stance regarding the US's planned exploitation of mineral resources.
In response to these reports, the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs engaged in a conversation with a representative of the United States. The US Ambassador in Copenhagen was summoned to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify the situation.
New location for the US consulate in Nuuk
The American consular facility in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, is soon relocating to a modern building. Security experts suggest that the move may be connected to the necessity of conducting intelligence operations.
Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to take control of Greenland, citing security reasons. He has not ruled out the use of force, raising additional concerns in the region.
