Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 3, 2026 at 01:14 PM

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As the New START treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire, Russia has stated it is prepared to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia would take military measures if the US deploys its Golden Dome missile defense program to the Arctic island. Ryabkov's comments were made at the Russian embassy in China on Tuesday. This follows President Trump's remarks about discussions regarding the Golden Dome in Greenland and a claimed agreement with NATO on a future deal for the island, despite objections from Denmark and Greenland. The New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control pact between Washington and Moscow, expires this week.

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Denmark ×230% NATO ×240% China 40% Donald Trump ×260% Washington ×270% Moscow ×270% Golden Dome ×370% New START ×380% Greenland ×690% Sergey Ryabkov ×390% Russia ×4100% United States ×3100%

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