US vice president accuses Denmark of failing to keep Greenland safe

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and suggested the United States would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory, Reuters writes.

During a visit to the U.S. military base at Pituffik in the north of the Arctic island, Vance said the U.S. has no immediate plans to expand its military presence on the ground but will invest in resources, including additional naval ships. He pledged respect for Greenland’s sovereignty but also suggested the territory would come to see the benefit of partnering with the U.S.

“I think that they ultimately will partner with the United States,” Vance said.

In Greenland on Friday, Vance said Russia, China and other nations are taking an “extraordinary interest” in Arctic passageways, naval routes and minerals in the region. He said the U.S. will invest more resources, including naval ships and military icebreakers that will have a greater presence in the country.