The United States vice president, JD Vance, has recriminated Denmark that he has not done a “good job” in Greenland and He has accused the country of neglecting security and its population. He has said it during the visit to the American military base of Pituffik, in the northwest of Greenland.
Similarly, Vance has confirmed that “Greenlandia will have self -determination” and that Wait “to choose the United States as a partner, because we are the only nation on the planet that will respect its sovereignty and security. “
The US president has insisted that it is necessary take “more seriously” the words of President Donald Trump, especially due to the growing interest of China and Russia in the Arctic. “We believe that the Greenlanders will be independent of Denmark and then we will have conversations with them” because otherwise “what is the alternative then? Leaving the Arctic to China and Russia? We have no other option.”
Vance too has ruled out a military intervention Because “it makes no sense and we believe it will be possible to make an agreement to the Trump style.” The vice president has been shown Very hard with Denmarkwho has accused of “not maintaining the rhythm” to continue with the security on the island that, according to him, is worse now that “30 or 40 years ago.”
It is a disrespect
Initially, Vance was going to visit the capital of Greenland and also Sisimut to attend a sled race sponsored by the US consulate. However, They did not receive any official invitation by the authorities, since the country is negotiating a new government after the elections of March 11.
“This situation of visiting when there is no government … we maintain that It is not a sample of respect to an ally. It is a pity, “said Liberal Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
For his part, King Federico X of Denmark has transmitted his support to Greenland through a statement: “There should be no doubt that My love for Greenland and my connection with the Greenlandic people are still intact“
