Crisis between NATO allies
In an interview between Saturday and Sunday, Trump continued on a attack on Denmark when he claimed that takeover of Greenland was a matter of “world peace and international security.” In response to the question which message will send such a move to Russian President Vladimir PutinTrying to make a seemingly the same takeover, when he went to war with the aim of establishing his grip on Ukraine, Trump simply replied: “I don’t care.”
Vance’s visit to the Pituffik Space Base on Friday in Greenland set a diplomatic storm, especially after the original track of the visit was reduced following resistance from Greenlands and discussions that did not consult with them in advance. Deputy President blamed Denmark for “investment” for the island’s security and implored her to change her approach. “Our message to Denmark is very simple: you didn’t do a good job for Greenland residents,” Vance said. “You have invested missing Greenland residents and the security system of this beautiful and amazing land, which is full of amazing people. It must change.”
Vance even claimed that the US “has no choice” but to take a significant position to secure the island’s security, and encouraged the push in Greenland independence from Denmark. “I think they will eventually cooperate with the United States,” Vance said to the foreign media. “We can make them much safer. We can provide much more protection. And I think they’ll get better well too financially. ”
Zebra comments in Denmark and Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister, Lars a Rasmusen Responding strongly to things in a video posted on social media after Vance’s visit: “Many accusations and allegations have been played. And of course we are open to criticism,” he said in an English statement. “But let me be completely honest: we do not appreciate the tone in which things are delivered. This is not the case with close allies.
Denmark Prime Minister, Downpaccical headquarters We rejected Vance’s claim that Denmark did not do enough for the Arctic protection, and called her “good and strong alliance”. Rasmussen mentioned the 1951 defense agreement between Denmark and the United States, emphasizing that since 1945, the American military presence in Greenland has dropped thousands of soldiers in 17 bases and facilities on the island, to the remote space base Pitopik in the northwest with about 200 soldiers today.
This agreement “offers a broad opportunity for the United States to have a much stronger military presence in Greenland,” the Foreign Minister said in the video. “If that’s what you want, let’s discuss it.” Rasmussen added that Denmark increased her investment in Arctic defense. In January, Denmark announced financial obligations of 14.6 billion scars ($ 2.1 billion) for Arctic security, which includes three new vessels, long -term drills and satellites.
On the part of MPs Greenland and its residents, the response was more difficult, and the rage erupted following the Trump administration attempts to annex the huge Arctic island. Greenland legislators have agreed last Thursday to set up a new government, united together with the aim of resist Trump’s inquiries about American control in Greenland.
Folk reactions and royal intervention
Last Friday, the Danish King published The tenth Frederick On Facebook: “We live in a reality. Hundreds of protesters demonstrated on Saturday outside the US Embassy in the Danish capital Copenhagen, some of which are signs that say “get away, the US,” as reported on the Danish TV channel, TV2.
Even Greenland’s National Smoothies Race – Avannaata Qimussersu – which began on Saturday with about 37 sleds and 444 dogs, did not remain unaffected. Nasa and rapistThe wife of the Vice President, who was originally supposed to attend the race, chose not to attend when her husband decided to join the trip and visit the military base on the spot, which reduced the chance to meet with Greenlands.
In January, ahead of Trump’s entry into the White House, the Greenland Prime Minister contacted him, Mi’at a legend And suggested to cooperate on the future of the island, including security issues. Legend called Trump to increase the collaboration between Greenland and the United States, with emphasis on the military field and the field of quarry and natural resources. However, the situation has deteriorated since the appointment of Vance as Vice President and Increase American pressure to annex the island.