Denmark issues stark warning to Trump over spying in Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stern warning to the Trump administration following reports that U.S. intelligence agencies have been ordered to increase surveillance efforts targeting Greenland.

This week, The Wall Street Journal reported that multiple U.S. intelligence agencies were instructed to step up information-gathering operations focused on the Arctic territory, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

In response, Copenhagen summoned the U.S. ambassador to provide clarification, with Frederiksen stressing that espionage between allies is unacceptable.

"Cooperation about defense and deterrence and security in the northern part of Europe is getting more and more important. Of course, you cannot spy against an ally," she told the Associated Press.

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland for U.S. national security purposes. He has notably not ruled out the possibility of a military intervention to gain control of the Arctic island.

Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s Prime Minister, also condemned the situation in a statement to local outlet Sermitsiaq, saying: “To talk about espionage against an ally and partner, it is completely unacceptable. In addition, it is also disrespectful.”

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