Battle over Greenland heats up with Denmark’s PM set to visit just days after JD Vance

In an escalation of the ongoing battle over Greenland, Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is set to visit the Arctic island this week, just days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark for its perceived neglect of the vast territory.

The Danish government announced over the weekend that Frederiksen's visit will take place from Wednesday to Thursday. This follows closely on the heels of Vance's visit, where he openly criticized the Danish government for their handling of Greenland's issues.

The U.S. Vice President's visit and subsequent comments have thrown a spotlight on the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. The Arctic island, with its vast mineral resources and strategic geographical location, has been the subject of a heated debate in recent years.

Vance, during his visit, expressed concern over what he termed as Denmark's neglect of Greenland, which is home to a sizeable U.S. military base. He also emphasized the importance of the island for U.S. national security and urged the Danish government to pay more attention to the territory’s needs.

Frederiksen's upcoming visit is seen as a direct response to Vance's comments and an attempt to assert Denmark's commitment to Greenland. The Prime Minister is expected to meet with Greenland's Premier, Múte Bourup Egede, to discuss matters of mutual interest, including Greenland's economic development and potential future self-determination.

While the exact details of the visit have not been released, it is expected that Frederiksen will discuss plans for Greenland's development and address the alleged neglect pointed out by the U.S. Vice President.

The battle over Greenland has seen the Arctic island become a geopolitical hotpot in recent years. The U.S. has expressed its interest in purchasing Greenland, a proposal that has been firmly rejected by both Denmark and Greenland's own government.

The visit by Denmark's Prime Minister, coming so soon after the U.S. Vice President's visit, underscores the ongoing battle for influence and control over Greenland. With its vast resources and strategic location, the battle over Greenland is expected to continue heating up in the near future.