Kathrine Frich
The diplomatic exchange over the Arctic is reaching new heights after Russian officials once again weighed in on the debate over the United States’ desire to take over Greenland.
While Donald Trump maintains his interest in the world’s largest island, Moscow is warning that such a shift in ownership would destroy the global balance.
According to Russian sources, this is not merely about territory, but about a strategic realignment that could have far-reaching consequences for relations between the world’s nuclear powers.
This is reported by Ladbible.
Not for sale
President Trump has stated that he intends to carry out his plans regardless of whether local residents support them or not, saying that he will do it “whether they like it or not”.
The response from Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has been unequivocal. He has made it clear that his country “is not for sale, and we do not wish to be part of the United States”.
As Greenland is a self-governing territory under Denmark, many analysts fear that American pressure could fracture the NATO alliance, as it is extremely rare for members of the same alliance to take over each other’s territory against their will.
Moscow predicts European capitulation
The nationalist politician Aleksey Zhuravlev has now added his voice to the debate with a series of striking predictions. He believes that unilateral US action in Greenland would leave Europe in a vulnerable position, forcing it to turn eastward.
“Europe would come crawling to us, bow at our feet and beg for protection,” Zhuravlev said.
He does not hide his contempt for the American president’s self-confidence and added:
“Trump is absolutely convinced that he is the king of the universe and that everything is permitted.”
However, it remains unclear what real protection Russia could offer, given the country’s military challenges in Ukraine in recent years.
At the heart of Russia’s concern lies the military balance of power. If the United States gains full control over Greenland, Moscow fears it would give the Americans an unfair advantage in the air and at sea.
Previously, Russia has warned that such a development could lead to “America gaining nuclear superiority over Russia and China,” which it has described as “the beginning of the end of the world.”
