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Residents of Greenland have expressed profound frustration following reports that high-level discussions about their territory’s future occurred without their inclusion. This outcry emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reportedly established a preliminary agreement concerning Greenland during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

In Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, locals voiced strong objections to being sidelined in diplomatic negotiations that directly impact their autonomous region. Niels Berthelsen, a 49-year-old maritime captain, articulated the prevailing sentiment: “If they want to make deals about Greenland, they have to invite Greenland to the negotiating table.” His statement, “Nothing about Greenland without Greenland,” has become a rallying cry for those feeling marginalized by international power dynamics.

While President Trump has retreated from earlier suggestions of forcibly acquiring Greenland, the vague nature of the purported agreement has stirred concerns among the territory’s 57,000 inhabitants. Greenland, which transitioned from Danish colonial status to autonomous governance in the late 20th century, maintains control over most domestic affairs while Denmark handles foreign and defense policies.

The historical context amplifies current tensions. Greenland’s colonial past included oppressive assimilation policies such as suppression of the Inuit language and forced sterilizations, creating lasting grievances. Deputy Prime Minister Mute Egede reinforced Greenland’s stance on self-determination, declaring on social media: “Whatever pressure others may exert, our country will neither be given away, nor will our future be gambled with.”

Elder residents like 80-year-old Arkalo Abelsen question the validity of the alleged agreement, suggesting President Trump may have misinterpreted diplomatic conversations. The ongoing uncertainty has disrupted the traditionally tranquil existence of Greenlanders, with many expressing nostalgia for more predictable times before recent geopolitical interest in their strategically significant territory.

Travel agency employee Susan Gudmundsdottir Johnsen echoed this desire for stability: “From now on, we need peace and quiet,” capturing the collective yearning for resolution that respects Greenland’s autonomy and includes its people in decisions determining their future.

In a significant diplomatic confrontation, Germany has declared a Russian military intelligence officer persona non grata and ordered his immediate expulsion from the country. The dramatic move follows the arrest of a German-Ukrainian businesswoman, identified as Ilona W., on charges of operating as a Russian spy.

The German Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to Berlin on Thursday, delivering a firm protest against what it characterized as ‘a hostile act’ of espionage. The ministry explicitly stated that intelligence operations conducted under diplomatic cover are ‘completely unacceptable’ on German soil.

The expelled individual, identified as Andrei M. and formally serving as deputy military attaché at the Russian embassy, was allegedly an operative of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service. According to intelligence assessments, he operated as the handler for Ilona W., coordinating her espionage activities targeting Germany’s military infrastructure and Ukraine support operations.

Ilona W., who maintained extensive contacts within German political and business circles, stands accused of leveraging her connections with current and former Defense Ministry personnel to gather sensitive intelligence. Her activities reportedly focused on obtaining classified information regarding military aid channels to Ukraine, drone testing facilities, and Germany’s arms manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, prosecutors allege she facilitated her handler’s access to high-level political events in Berlin using false identification documents.

The case emerges against the backdrop of severely deteriorated German-Russian relations following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. German authorities have increasingly expressed concern about Russian intelligence operations targeting Western military support for Kyiv, including suspected sabotage campaigns and disinformation operations.

In a related development, German investigators continue examining the involvement of two former defense officials—a recently retired staff officer and a former senior civil servant—who are suspected of providing sensitive information to the alleged spy. The ongoing investigation seeks to determine whether these individuals were aware the intelligence was being channeled to Russian operatives.

Russian diplomatic representatives have thus far declined to comment on the allegations or the expulsion order, maintaining silence amid the escalating diplomatic crisis.