Trump, Greenland and Russia

Moscow closely monitoring Trump's Greenland ambitions, Kremlin claims
"We are interested in preserving the atmosphere of peace and stability in the Arctic zone. We are watching the rather dramatic development of the situation very closely," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said following U.
Russia monitoring Trump’s ‘dramatic’ comments on Greenland acquisition
The Kremlin said Thursday they are monitoring President-elect Donald Trump's "dramatic" comments over his desire to acquire Greenland amid other expansionist remarks, including the Panama Canal and Canada.
Russia is alarmed by Trump's Greenland plan - but it could work in the Kremlin's favour
Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to seize the world's largest island, and the Kremlin's concern is no surprise, given the Arctic's growing economic and geopolitical significance to Moscow.
Kremlin, on Trump remarks on Greenland and Canada, says Russia has Arctic interests
The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to comment on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland, absorbing Canada and taking control of the Panama Canal.
Russia's Kremlin says it's watching Trump's pursuit of Greenland closely
The Kremlin said Thursday that it's keeping a close eye on President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing pursuit of Greenland.
Why Trump's pursuit of Greenland could be cheered on by Russia
President-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing pursuit of Greenland may have raised the hackles of Denmark, but his territorial ambitions might find support in Russia.
Russia cautious over Trump's call that US should take possession of Greenland
Russia has expressed caution about US President-elect Donald Trump's remark that the United States wants to acquire the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland.
Danish PM reaches out to Trump over Greenland remarks
Denmark's prime minister said Thursday she had reached out to US President-elect Donald Trump following his remarks about taking control of Greenland, which Denmark said were being taken seriously.Denmark has said it is open to talks on US interests in the Arctic,
Trump’s push to control Greenland echoes US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867
Talk of a takeover of Greenland may seem fanciful. But it wouldn’t be the first time the U.S. was able to procure a piece of the Arctic. The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. To mark the 150th anniversary of the sale in 2017,
Russia Draws Parallels Between Trump's Greenland Bid and Ukraine Annexation
Russia is "watching this rather dramatic development of the situation very closely," President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson said.
Russia keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is closely monitoring the situation, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take Greenland from Denmark. Peskov said the Arctic was in Russia's "sphere of national and strategic interests and it is interested in peace and stability there".
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal? Here's what's behind U.S. interest.
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places ...
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Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland
Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and ...
Why does Donald Trump want Greenland? Behind the ‘strong, deliberate’ message to China
The United States considered making a bid for the North Atlantic island in 1867, when it also purchased Alaska from Russia.
What Trump Wants With Greenland
Interest in the vast, ice-covered island reflects global scramble for the Arctic.
Greenland Leader to Meet Danish King Amid Trump Bid to Take Over Territory
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Bourup Egede speaks at a press conference during the opening of the European Commission's new ...
Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
"We take this situation very, very seriously," said Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland – and punish Denmark with high tariffs if it stands in the way.