OSLO, Norway (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tensions escalate as Denmark confronts the US over alleged espionage activities in Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated, "You cannot spy against an ally,

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was “very worrying", adding that "friends" shouldn't spy on each other. View on euronews