Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he believes that President Donald Trump is very serious about expanding America’s territorial boundaries by acquiring Greenland.
Putin made the remarks during the 6th International Arctic Forum in Murmansk where he bemoaned Western nations increasingly competing in the Arctic region.
“The role and importance of the Arctic for Russia and for the entire world are obviously growing,” Putin said. “Regrettably, the geopolitical competition and fighting for positions in this region are also escalating.”
“Suffice it to say about the plans of the United States to annex Greenland, as everyone is aware,” he said. “But you know, it can surprise someone only at first glance. It is a profound mistake to treat it as some preposterous talk by the new U.S. administration. Nothing of the sort.”
Putin noted that the idea has been talked about in the United States dating back well over a hundred years.
“In short, the United States has serious plans regarding Greenland,” he said. “These plans have long historical roots, as I have just mentioned, and it is obvious that the United States will continue to consistently advance its geo-strategic, military-political and economic interests in the Arctic.”
Putin: Trump’s plan to seize Greenland is serious, has deep historical roots, and it is evident that the U.S. will pursue it systematically. Adds that it’s a bilateral issue between the U.S. and Denmark and has no bearing on Russia. pic.twitter.com/LMzWVzqR8d
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