Greenland Standoff: Denmark Stands Firm Against U.S. Pressure

The Danish government criticized President Trump's persistent rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the island's strategic importance. Danish officials and Greenlanders expressed opposition to U.S. intentions, leading to local protests. Denmark praised Greenland's resilience amidst diplomatic tensions.

The Danish government has strongly criticized President Donald Trump's intensified rhetoric concerning Greenland, a strategically important, semi-autonomous Danish territory. On Wednesday, Trump reiterated the importance of U.S. control over Greenland for national and international security.

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described Trump's comments as 'escalation' and unsuitable for a close ally. Poulsen emphasized the need for Greenland's people to determine their future, backed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's praise for their resilience under pressure.

Amid growing protests from Greenlanders against U.S. control, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Pituffik military base, while plans for his wife Usha to attend a local event were called off. The Danish government welcomed this cancellation amid the diplomatic dispute.

(With inputs from agencies.)