Russia cheers Trump-Greenland rift while fearing Arctic risks

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Russia is observing the fallout from Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, viewing it as a potential weakening of transatlantic relations. While the Kremlin sees an opportunity to exploit divisions between the US and Europe, it also recognizes potential security risks for its own Arctic ambitions. Russian officials have publicly commented on the situation, with some praising Trump's potential historical impact and others highlighting Europe's challenges. Despite the opportunity to benefit from strained US-European relations, Russia remains cautious, aiming to maintain a working relationship with the US, particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The situation is unfolding as Russia seeks to solidify its presence and influence in the Arctic region.

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Kirill Dmitriev hailed the “collapse of the transatlantic union”.

quoteKirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy

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Trump's drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe.

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Russia wants to keep Trump onside to ensure any end to the war in Ukraine is on Moscow’s terms.

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Trump's moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow.

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Trump will certainly go down in history by resolving the issue of Greenland’s incorporation.

quoteDmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, citing international experts

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Russia is watching with glee as US ‌President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow, which covets its ‍own presence in the Arctic.The Kremlin said Trump would go down in history if he took control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev hailed the “collapse of the transatlantic union”. Former President Dmitry Medvedev joked about Europe getting poorer.Criticism of Trump over Greenland has been notably absent at a time when Russia wants to keep him onside to ensure any end to the war ⁠in Ukraine is on Moscow’s terms, even though traditional Russian allies Venezuela and Iran are also in his crosshairs.“There are international experts who believe that by resolving the issue of Greenland’s incorporation, Trump will certainly go down in history. And not only in the history of the United States, but also in world history,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.“It’s hard not to agree with these experts.”Delight over Europe’s dilemma

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