Denmark criticized US vice president JD Vance for accusing Copenhagen of under-investing in Greenland, stating they did not appreciate the tone of his remarks. Vance claimed Denmark had not adequately protected Greenland, a territory desired by President Trump for its strategic importance. Danish officials, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, rejected Vance’s claims and affirmed their commitment to Arctic security, emphasizing that the US will not obtain Greenland despite Trump’s interest.
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Federal election 2025: Australia knew of Russian bid for Indonesian air base for months
Australia was aware of a Russian request to use Indonesian military bases for long-range bombers, which came to light during the election campaign. Following a meeting in February between Russia’s Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu and Indonesia’s Defence Minister, the request was reported, prompting calls for more information from the Australian Government. Indonesian officials have since stated they would not allow foreign military bases, while Australian politicians criticized the Labor Government's handling of the issue...
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