US Vice President Accuses Denmark Of Not Keeping Greenland From Russia-China 'attack'

US Vice President JD Vance at US military base in Pituffik, Greenland/PHOTO via Instagram @vp

JAKARTA - US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of not doing a good job in maintaining Greenland security. Vance stressed the United States would better protect Denmark's semi-autonomous territory to be taken over by President Donald Trump.

During a visit to the US military base in Pituffik in the north of the Arctic island, Vance said the US had no immediate plans to expand its military presence on land but would invest in resources including additional naval vessels.

He promised to respect Greenland's sovereignty but also indicated the region would benefit from partnering with the US, in a statement that the Danish prime minister called unfair.

"Denmark is not balancing and devotes the resources needed to guard this base, safeguard our troops, and in my view, keep the Greenland people safe from many very aggressive attacks from Russia, China, and other countries," Vance said. March.

The US vice president did not provide details on the alleged attack.

Trump has often said the United States has a security requirement to acquire the island, which has been controlled by Denmark since 1721.

Vance's sharp attack on Denmark - an old US ally and NATO members - gave another example of the low attention the Trump administration has paid to the traditional US alliance.

In Greenland on Friday, Vance said Russia, China, and other countries had "extraordinary dimensions" on Arctic routes, naval routes, and minerals in the region.

Vance said the US would invest more resources, including naval vessels and military ice-breakers that would have a larger presence in the country.

When Greenland residents expressed concern about the visit, Vance promised Greenland residents would have a "self-determination" and the US would respect its sovereignty.

"I think they will eventually partner with the United States," Vance said.

"We can make them much safer. We can do more protection, and I think they will also be much better economically," the US vice president added.

His remarks come just hours after a new government coalition aimed at maintaining ties with Denmark was currently presented in the capital, Nuuk.

Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said US visits signaled "lack of respect".

Meanwhile, the Danish leaders expressed their commitment to Greenland.

"For years we have stood side by side with America in a very difficult situation. Therefore, the description of the vice president of Denmark is unfair," said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.