A senior pro-Kremlin commentator – Vladimir Solovyov has openly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to broaden Moscow’s military ambitions beyond Ukraine, arguing that Russia should abandon restraint and explicitly define a “zone of influence” where it would tolerate no anti-Russian governments. The remarks, broadcast on Russian state media, called for Moscow to “make clear that the games are over” and dismiss international law in favour of securing perceived national interests.
The comments underscore rising tensions on the global stage, coming as Donald Trump has again intensified his controversial push for American control of Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory of major strategic importance in the Arctic. Trump has repeatedly insisted the United States must secure Greenland to prevent potential Russian or Chinese influence, declaring the US will act “whether they like it or not” and refusing to rule out military involvement.
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European capitals have responded with alarm. Nordic diplomats have publicly rejected claims of a Russian or Chinese threat near Greenland, saying there is no evidence of hostile naval activity around the island — a key justification Trump uses for his position.
Denmark’s prime minister described Trump’s rhetoric as a “fateful moment” that could strain NATO unity, stressing that any change in Greenland’s status must be decided by Greenlanders and Denmark.
Meanwhile, Britain and Germany are reportedly discussing expanded NATO deployments in Greenland and the Arctic to reassure allies amid the rising security concerns triggered by the US president’s statements.
The combination of Russia’s hard line internal discourse and provocative US statements on Greenland reflects a broader erosion of the post-Cold War international order, with global powers openly signalling an increasingly aggressive stance on influence and strategic territory.
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