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.

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,

Denmark has announced it will summon the U.S. ambassador to Copenhagen following media reports alleging that American intelligence agencies were ordered to spy on Greenland.Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen did not hide his frustration after The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington had ramped up its espionage efforts on the Arctic island.