Denmark calls for the US diplomat to obtain information about the increase in intelligence activities in Greenlandia
propagandaDenmark The country’s leading American diplomat in the country was called on Thursday after publishing an article in “The Wall Street Journal”, which reported that Washington had intensified its intelligence activities in Greenland.
Jennifer Hall GodfreyThe head of the American embassy jobs in Copenhagen met with the high-level Danish diplomat Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the publication of the American newspapers on Tuesday, according to the ministry in an e-mail.
The newspaper reported that many senior American officials under the Director of National Intelligence, Tolsi Gabbard“They issued a“ concentration collection message ”to the heads of intelligence agencies, which was later requested to investigate and examine the independence movement in Greenland Feeling On the extraction of American resources in Danish lands.
In statements to the public broadcaster, “Dr.”, Danish Foreign Affairs, Lars Loki Rasmussen, announced on Wednesday that his government would hold American diplomats to request “refute” or another interpretation after the report. Rasmussen, who has already reprimanded the Trump administration for his threats with Greenland’s sovereignty, said the information in the report was. “Very anxious” And that the Danish authorities “analyze this seriously.”
The Prime Minister, Metty Friedrixen, told AP, “You cannot spy on an ally.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not facilitate more details, while The United States Embassy He refused to comment.
In response to questions about the “Wall Street Journal” report, Gabbard’s office issued a statement indicating that it made three “criminal” Nomination From the intelligence community, and that nearly ten cases are investigated in cases of leaks.
“The Wall Street Journal” to help the representatives from the deep state seeking to undermine the President’s politicization and liquidation of classified information, “Gabbard wrote. “They violate the law and undermine security and democracy in our nation. Those who describe Classified information It will be found and calculated with all the weight of the law. “
Greenlands opposes being under the control of the United States.
It was the independent Danish region Reassured by TrumpHe confirmed that the property and control of Greenland are necessary for national security reasons. Greenland is a shed from Critical raw materials and rare landAnalysts claim that the melting of the Arctic displays it Strategic opportunities A greater trade, energy and transportation in an area where geopolitical competitors ignore influence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington will respect Self -identification From Greenland, while Greenland stated that “you don’t want to be part of Denmark.”
However, according to Poll Posted in January, 85 % of Greenland does not want their island to become part of the United States. The Prime Minister in Greenland announced last month that the White House’s statements on the Arctic Island, rich in minerals, were UnresolvedAnd this “will never be a property that anyone can buy.” In one A visit to the island last monthFriedrixsen insisted a message addressed to the United States, that “another country cannot be annexed.”
