Greenland Spying Scandal: Denmark Confronts U.S. Ambitions

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is set to engage the acting U.S. ambassador in discussions after reports claim intensified U.S. intelligence activities in Greenland. This development has sparked concerns in Denmark as President Trump's interest in Greenland raises diplomatic tensions between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland.

Denmark has summoned the acting U.S. ambassador for talks following revelations that Washington has ramped up spying efforts in Greenland, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed his concerns, emphasizing the impropriety of espionage among allied nations.

The Wall Street Journal's investigation suggests America is heightening its intelligence activities in Greenland amid President Donald Trump's broader intentions to annex the island, a move that has alarmed the Danish government. The report cites anonymous sources, while official U.S. representatives have declined to comment on intelligence matters.

The prospect of the U.S. acquiring Greenland has stirred diplomatic unease, with Trump openly expressing interest in the Arctic territory. Danish and Greenlandic leaders insist that decisions about the island's future rest solely with its inhabitants, yet they strive to balance rejecting U.S. ambitions with preserving amicable relations with America.

(With inputs from agencies.)