Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip
US Vice-President JD Vance has accused Denmark of leaving Greenland vulnerable to alleged incursions by China and Russia, as he urged its people to “partner” with the US.
Speaking during a visit to the Arctic island, Vance said he hoped Greenlanders would vote for independence from Denmark, which he said had not invested enough to protect the semi-autonomous territory.
Vance’s claims that its ally Denmark had “not done a good job” in protecting Greenland come after repeated US threats to take over the island.
An overwhelming majority of Greenlander oppose the idea of annexation, a poll indicated in January. Greenland’s prime minister has said the US visit showed a “lack of respect”.
And Denmark’s King Frederik also rejected the US plan.
Courtesy: BBC