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Greenland and Denmark Reject US Delegation Visit as 'Uninvited and Provocative'

Vice President J.D. Vance announces plans to join Usha Vance's contentious Greenland trip, intensifying diplomatic tensions with Denmark and Greenland.

  • Greenland's government reiterated it did not invite Usha Vance or any US delegation, countering President Trump's claims of an invitation.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed he will accompany his wife on the visit, citing security concerns and plans to meet with US military forces stationed in Greenland.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the visit as 'unacceptable pressure,' emphasizing Greenland's autonomy and Denmark's support for its sovereignty.
  • The Vances' trip, initially framed as cultural, now includes military engagements, further straining relations with Greenland and Denmark.
  • Protests have erupted in Greenland, with citizens and officials rejecting US efforts to assert control over the territory, citing self-determination and territorial integrity.
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