President Vladimir Putin has poured cold water on fears of a superpower showdown over Greenland, calling the U.S.-Denmark tussle ‘not Russia’s business.’ Donald Trump’s fixation on annexing the vast, resource-rich island has Denmark up in arms, but Moscow stays on the sidelines, as per Putin’s candid assessment.
In Wednesday’s Kremlin meeting with security advisors, Putin spotlighted Denmark’s colonial legacy. Colonized in the 1700s, Greenland earned partial autonomy in 1979 amid Inuit pushes for independence. Yet, defense matters remain Danish turf, irking Trump who eyes Arctic dominance.
Putin was blunt: Denmark’s approach has been ‘harsh colonial-style.’ He dismissed the brouhaha, predicting a private settlement. Citing U.S. history—buying Alaska and the Virgin Islands—Putin pegged Greenland at $1 billion, a bargain for Washington.
Lavrov backed this, rejecting meddling rumors. Denmark’s Rasmussen stood firm at Davos: no sale. America’s Thule base symbolizes its stake, rooted in wartime strategy.
Earlier whispers linked Russia and China to counterbids, but Putin’s debut statement nixes that. As Arctic melt exposes treasures, the island’s fate tests alliances. Trump’s deal-making zeal meets European resolve, with Putin’s nonchalance highlighting Russia’s strategic restraint amid broader geopolitical chess.