Denmark accuses U.S. of unacceptable pressure on Greenland

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, criticized the United States for placing "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, ahead of a high-profile U.S. delegation’s visit to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week.

Frederiksen voiced her concerns in an interview with broadcaster TV2 on Tuesday, expressing strong opposition to the upcoming visit, which will run from Thursday to Saturday.

The delegation, led by Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, will also include White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. However, the visit has not been officially endorsed by either the Greenlandic or Danish governments, prompting Frederiksen to accuse the U.S. of undue influence.

"I have to say that it is unacceptable pressure being placed on Greenland and Denmark in this situation. And it is pressure that we will resist," Frederiksen stated.

The White House, through spokesperson Brian Hughes, responded by clarifying that the delegation's goal was to "learn about Greenland, its culture, history, and people," and was not an official state visit. However, Frederiksen rejected the notion of a purely private visit, noting, "You cannot make a private visit with official representatives from another country."

The tensions come amid growing geopolitical interest in Greenland, especially as the U.S. has previously shown interest in the island’s resources and strategic location, which have become increasingly relevant due to global climate change and shifting international relations.

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