Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede has strongly denounced an upcoming visit by senior American officials and the Second Lady, Usha Vance, calling it part of the United States’ “very aggressive pressure” to exert control over the Arctic territory. Egede’s remarks highlight growing tensions between Greenland, Denmark, and the administration of US President Donald Trump, which has expressed a renewed interest in acquiring influence over the autonomous Danish island.

The visit, scheduled for March 27, will include National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and the Second Lady. According to official statements, the delegation will explore Greenland’s historical sites and observe the renowned dog race, a significant cultural event for the island’s inhabitants. However, members of the Trump administration will also undertake their own itinerary, including a tour of the Pentagon’s Pituffik Space Base, raising concerns about Washington’s broader strategic objectives.

Egede, speaking to Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq on March 23, lambasted Western nations for failing to sufficiently oppose US ambitions in Greenland. “Our allies in the international community feel like hiding in a small corner and almost whisper their support, which has no effect,” he remarked. His comments reflect broader concerns that Greenland’s sovereignty is........

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