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Denmark Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Greenland Espionage Reports

Danish officials demand explanations following revelations of U.S. intelligence directives to monitor Greenland’s independence movement and resource attitudes.

This image from March 30, 2025 shows Nuuk, Greenland.
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FILE - Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen listens to speakers during a meeting after a ceremony to mark the 25th Anniversary Nordic Embassies in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

Overview

  • The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. intelligence agencies were ordered to increase surveillance on Greenland and Denmark to assess independence movements and American resource extraction attitudes.
  • Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced plans to summon the U.S. ambassador, expressing concerns over spying on allies and calling the reports disturbing.
  • Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized the Wall Street Journal for leaking classified information, accusing the outlet of undermining national security.
  • Greenland and Denmark’s leaders reaffirmed that Greenland is not for sale, with Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasizing territorial integrity and self-determination.
  • The Trump administration continues to push for Greenland’s acquisition, citing strategic and resource-based interests, while refusing to rule out military action.