Renewed U.S. interest has given a boost to Greenland's independence movement and strengthened its position in future secession talks with Denmark, according to the country's leading pro-independence party.

Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,

Siumut, a partner in Greenland's two-party government coalition, plans to invoke an article in a 2009 law that granted Greenland increased autonomy, including the right to negotia

The process of Greenland gaining independence from Denmark needs to be accelerated, particularly regarding the organization of a referendum, said Erik Jensen, the leader of the ruling Siumut party, in an interview with DR.