Greenland Leader Says US Talks Hampered by Danish Political Snag

Diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland have been complicated by Denmark’s lack of a fully formed government even as there is progress, according to the island’s prime minister.

Nielsen declined to provide specifics about the discussions, which are still ongoing, describing them broadly as focused on regional security, speaking at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday. The dialog has taken “some steps in the right direction,” he said, pointing to a de-escalation in rhetoric and a shift toward “talking respectfully to each other.”