Denmark to Summon U.S. Ambassador Over Trump's Greenland Special Envoy Appointment
Denmark has announced that it will summon the U.S. ambassador over the appointment of Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland. The move comes as a response to the Trump administration's decision to appoint Landry, who has been a vocal critic of Denmark's handling of the Greenland issue.
The appointment has sparked tensions between the two countries, with Denmark pushing back against what it sees as an attempt to undermine its sovereignty over the island. The Danish government has stated that it will not recognize Landry's appointment and will instead work with the U.S. ambassador to resolve any outstanding issues.
The move is seen as a significant escalation of the tensions between the two countries, which have been simmering for months. The Trump administration's decision to appoint Landry has been widely criticized by Denmark and other European countries, who see it as an attempt to exert influence over the island.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and any attempt to exert influence over it would be seen as a breach of Denmark's sovereignty. The Danish government has stated that it will take all necessary steps to protect its interests and ensure that Greenland remains a part of the Kingdom.
The appointment of Landry has also raised concerns about the potential for conflict between the two countries. The U.S. has a long history of involvement in Greenland, dating back to the Cold War, and any attempt to exert influence over the island could be seen as a threat to Denmark's security.
The situation is being closely watched by the international community, with many countries calling for calm and restraint. The European Union has issued a statement urging both sides to resolve their differences through diplomatic means, while the United Nations has called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
In a statement, the Danish government said: 'We will not recognize the appointment of Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland. We will work with the U.S. ambassador to resolve any outstanding issues and ensure that Greenland remains a part of the Kingdom.'
The U.S. has not commented on the Danish government's statement, but it is understood that the Trump administration is planning to send a delegation to Greenland to discuss the issue further.
The appointment of Landry has sparked widespread criticism in Denmark, with many politicians and citizens calling for the government to take a stronger stance against the U.S. The situation is likely to continue to escalate in the coming days, with both sides digging in their heels.
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