U.S. Pressure Sparks Tensions in Greenland

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has accused the United States of exerting undue pressure on Greenland amid a high-profile U.S. delegation visit. The visit, which includes U.S. Vice President JD Vance, occurs against a backdrop of political tension and proposals for Greenlandic annexation. Reactions from local leaders vary.

Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, voiced strong objections to what she described as "unacceptable pressure" from the United States on Greenland. This assertion came ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-ranking U.S. delegation, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, to the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

The visit is set against growing tensions following former President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions of U.S. annexation of the mineral-rich island. While some local figures viewed the visit positively, many Greenlanders remain opposed, as evidenced by recent anti-American demonstrations across the island.

While official U.S. representatives maintain the visit is to better understand Greenland, skepticism abounds. Frederiksen emphasized the importance of allowing Greenlanders to decide their future, underscored by strong Nordic and EU support for Danish sovereignty.

(With inputs from agencies.)