Greenland Is a Colonial Legacy, not a Natural Territory of Denmark: Lavrov

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stirred international debate by asserting that Greenland is not inherently part of Denmark and describing its status as rooted in colonial history. The comments came during a foreign policy briefing in Moscow, where Lavrov weighed in on the escalating dispute involving Greenland’s sovereignty.

 Lavrov argued that Greenland’s connection to Denmark stems from historic colonial arrangements rather than organic national integration, noting that the island was first a Norwegian territory before later becoming a Danish colony and, in the mid-20th century, an associated territory under Copenhagen’s administration. He suggested similar colonial legacies persist globally and should be addressed.

 Addressing growing tensions over potential shifts in Greenland’s geopolitical status triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the territory Lavrov emphasised that Moscow has no intentions of intervening in Greenland’s affairs, dismissing speculation about Russian or Chinese ambitions in the Arctic.

 The remarks come amid rising diplomatic strain between the United States and European allies, particularly Denmark, as discussions over Greenland’s future have intensified. European leaders have pushed back against moves perceived as undermining Greenland’s autonomy, while NATO partners debate broader regional security concerns.

 Lavrov’s statements reflect Russia’s broader critique of Western influence and historical territorial arrangements, framing Greenland’s status as indicative of lingering colonial-era dynamics rather than a settled sovereign relationship.

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