AdvertisementAdvertisementHouses in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jun 22, 2025. (File photo: AP/Kwiyeon Ha)27 Aug 2025 04:19PM (Updated: 27 Aug 2025 04:27PM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST OSLO: Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the most senior diplomat at the United States embassy in Copenhagen over reports that US citizens have been conducting influence operations in Greenland, public broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday (Aug 27), citing the minister.US President Donald Trump has said he wants the US to take over the minerals-rich and strategically located Arctic island for reasons of national and international security, and has not ruled out the use of force to do so.The Danish government believes at least three US citizens with ties to the Trump administration have been involved in covert influence operations in the Danish territory, DR reported, citing unnamed sources.The broadcaster did not name the individuals."Any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the kingdom (of Denmark) will of course be unacceptable," Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen was quoted as telling DR."In this light, I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to summon the American charge d'affaires (diplomat) for a conversation," the minister said.The US mission in Copenhagen is currently led by Charge d'affaires Mark Stroh, it said on its website. The embassy could not immediately be reached for comment outside of office hours.The Danish Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose becoming part of the United States, poll showsTrump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime ministerSource: Reuters/rlSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST