U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of failing to adequately protect Greenland and suggested the U.S. would be better suited to secure the semi-autonomous Danish territory. His remarks come as President Donald Trump continues to advocate for a U.S. takeover of Greenland.
During a visit to the U.S. military base at Pituffik in northern Greenland, Vance claimed Denmark had not devoted sufficient resources to protect the island from "aggressive incursions" by Russia, China, and other nations. Though he provided no details, Vance asserted that the U.S. would increase its investment in the region, including deploying additional naval ships.
While Vance pledged to respect Greenland’s sovereignty, he also suggested the territory would eventually recognize the benefits of partnering more closely with the U.S.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized Vance’s remarks, calling them "unfair" and highlighting Denmark’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. under challenging circumstances. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen acknowledged some shortcomings but argued that the U.S. had also reduced its military presence since the Cold War.
Greenland’s new Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, expressed concern over Vance’s visit, describing it as disrespectful and asserting Greenland’s right to self-determination.
The U.S. maintains a military base at Pituffik under a 1951 agreement, which allows visits with prior notification to Greenland and Copenhagen. Pituffik is considered essential for U.S. ballistic missile warning systems and sits along a critical route between Europe and North America.
President Trump reiterated the importance of Greenland for U.S. and global security, stating that the island is vital for "peace of the entire world." He suggested the U.S. would not rely on Denmark or any other nation to secure the area.
Despite U.S. assurances of respecting Greenland's sovereignty, anti-American protests have erupted across the island, with demonstrators wearing "Make America Go Away" caps and displaying "Yankees Go Home" banners. Local sentiments remain overwhelmingly opposed to U.S. control.
One person has been killed and several others injured after a train collided with a vehicle and derailed in southern Denmark on Friday, police said....
Spain is battling some of the largest wildfires in its history, with uncontrolled blazes raging in more than 50 locations from the north to the south ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, days after Trump’s summit with Russian Presid...
The United States has deployed more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to waters near Latin America and the Caribbean in a major move against drug cartels...
One person has been killed and several others injured after a train collided with a vehicle and derailed in southern Denmark on Friday, police said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, days after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire deal.
The Washington Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan has sparked a mix of hope, doubt, and cautious realism among Armenians.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports is not expected in the near term, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, despite an announcement by Iraq’s federal government a day earlier stating that shipments would resume immediately.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
A deadly heatwave has claimed 1,180 lives in Spain since May, with elderly people most at risk, prompting calls for urgent social support.
Air Canada announced Saturday that it has suspended all flights after 10,000 flight attendants launched a strike, forcing Canada’s largest airline to halt operations of both Air Canada and its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge.
At least 31 people, including seven children and a pregnant woman, were killed and 13 others injured in artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher’s Abu Shouk displacement camp in North Darfur on Saturday, volunteer groups said.
The State Department confirmed on Saturday that all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are on hold while it conducts “a full and thorough” review. Officials said only “a small number” of temporary medical-humanitarian visas had been issued in recent days but declined to give figures.
One person has been killed and several others injured after a train collided with a vehicle and derailed in southern Denmark on Friday, police said.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment