Lavrov noted that Washington, in his opinion, is well aware that Russia has no such intentions. The minister also expressed confidence that the American authorities understand the absence of similar claims from China.
The Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that Moscow is closely monitoring the situation around Greenland, which he characterized as a "serious geopolitical situation." Lavrov links the discussion of this issue to the legacy of the colonial era.
Greenland was under Danish colonial rule until 1953 and gained autonomy in 2009 while retaining its status as part of the kingdom. U.S. President Donald Trump has previously expressed a desire to gain control over Greenland, citing the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the region. In turn, the Danish armed forces have denied any claims of a potential threat from Russia or China.
