Americans increase the presence of Greenland in the capital. “Of course there will be spies”

The American diplomatic mission in Nuk, the capital of Greenland, has so far been a small wooden house. Soon, however, American diplomats are to move to a modern building. Danish media describe the anxiety that it causes.

The United States Diplomatic Faculty in the capital of Greenland will be significantly enlarged. As the fears of the island authorities and its inhabitants also grow, as it grows up.

– I understand that this issue raises anxiety in society. We feel it almost instinctively: everywhere on the streets of Greenland – said Jens -Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland.

Until now, the United States Consulate in Nuk was located in a small wooden house. After more than six decades, he resumed his activity in 2020. Now it will be moved to a modern building in the heart of the city, with an area of ​​3,000 square meters. The Americans have already signed a lease agreement.

“It is still not certain when the new consulate is put into use. It will be located in a known place in Nuk.

The decision to transfer the consulate was made before Donald Trump He was elected for the second term. Despite this, the investment raises questions about the intentions of the American side. According to experts, on which Danish media cite, the goal may be the desire to conduct a broader intelligence activity in the region.

Extra pale journalists believe that there will be many more employees at the consulate, “also those who do not wish Denmark, Greenland and the community of nations well.”

– Of course there will be spies. There will be intelligence officers who will work completely openly, but there will also be those who will be hiding – says Peter Viggo Jakobsen, an assistant professor at the Department of Military and Military Studies of the Danish Academy of Defense.

The king of Denmark will come to Greenland

The recently sworn prime minister of the semi -automatic island has again confirmed that “it will never, ever for sale.” He accused during a visit to Copenhagen United States About disrespect and called, in the company of the Danish leader, to strengthen alliances.

– This is the area of ​​foreign policy, which means that we must get closer to each other. I don't mean us. We have to get closer to anyone who shares our values ​​- said Prime Minister Greenland Jens -Frederik Nielsen.

Donald Trump has been talking about the desire to take over the island – even by force. – We need Greenland for national and even international security – he repeats. Once he said: “I think we'll get her. Either way, we'll get her.”

On Monday, the king will start a visit to Greenland Denmark Fryderyk X. The three -day visit plan assumes a visit to the monarch in the Danish Military Database Nord on the island. This is commented as a clear signal to the United States. Earlier, the king also changed the coat of arms of the Kingdom. Three crowns present in it for 600 years were replaced by the polar bear and ram.

– Aries symbolizes the Faroe Islands and the Bear Greenland. Their presence reflects the entire Kingdom of Denmark. How much members attach to it royal family – explained Ronny Skov Andersen, illustrator of the Royal coat of arms.

Greenland has been part of the Danish crown officially since 1380.