‘We have nothing to do with the Greenland issue’ – Russia draws a line on Trump’s plan, read the full news, ‘We have nothing to do with the Greenland issue’ – Russia draws a line on Trump’s plan, read the full news | International news

However, Putin also criticized Denmark’s historical treatment of Greenland on this occasion and called the Danish regime colonialist. He claimed that Denmark had treated the island “often harshly, if not cruelly”, but quickly added that the issue was not relevant to the current debate. While Trump has justified US control of Greenland by citing security threats, including from Russia-China, Putin has taken a softer line and expressed sympathy for the island’s residents. He did not specifically oppose Trump’s ambitions.

The Kremlin has neither supported nor opposed the plan, but has taken a cautious and neutral stance. Analysts believe Moscow’s reaction is a deliberate attempt to take advantage of growing rifts in the Western alliance. Trump’s Greenland plan has sparked sharp disagreements with European partners. Russian officials and government-backed analysts are reacting to this with both concern and curiosity. Some have hailed Trump’s move as historic, while others say it will weaken NATO and the European Union as Western attention shifts away from the Russia-Ukraine war.

Although publicly distanced, Russia is not indifferent to the Arctic’s strategic importance. The prospect of Greenland falling under US control raises long-term security and economic concerns for Russia, which has increased its military presence in the Arctic. It is home to Russia’s Northern Fleet and several important strategic resources. The region has also been the historic site of Soviet nuclear tests.

Amid rising diplomatic tensions between the US and Europe this week, Trump reiterated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he wants to “take Greenland”, but ruled out the use of force. He also dismissed European objections and said NATO should not interfere with US interests in the Arctic.

Putin has previously said that US interest in Greenland is not new. He recalled that the US had tried to acquire this region in the 19th century and again after the Second World War. He also gave historical examples, such as the sale of the Virgin Islands to America by Denmark in 1917 and the sale of Alaska to America by Russia in 1867.