United States Vice President JD Vance pointed out during his visit to the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland that the US strategic interest in Greenland stems from growing Russian and Chinese "interest" on the island.
"We know that Russia and China and other nations are taking an extraordinary interest in Arctic passageways, Arctic naval routes, and in the minerals of the Arctic territories. We need to ensure America is leading in the Arctic," he said during a press conference.
Denmark has not kept up with the security needs to counter Russia and China in the Arctic, the vice president added. Vance also said that the surrounding areas are less safe because some allies in Europe "have not kept pace."
