Russia Says Greenland Is Not Its Concern

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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly dismissed the escalating dispute over Greenland’s future sovereignty as a matter exclusively for the United States and Denmark to resolve, stating that Moscow has no intention of becoming involved. His remarks, delivered during a session of Russia’s Security Council, come amid heightened global attention on the Arctic following renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the island.

 “What happens to Greenland is none of our business,” Putin said on Wednesday night, underlining that Russia does not see the subject as relevant to its national interests. He framed the issue as a bilateral matter between Washington and Copenhagen, one that “they will sort out among themselves.”

 Putin also referenced historical territorial transactions including the sale of the U.S. Virgin Islands by Denmark in 1917 and Russia’s own sale of Alaska in 1867 to highlight past instances of land transfers between nations. He underscored Russia’s lack of concern over current debates about Greenland.

 The Russian leader’s comments stand in contrast to assertions from U.S. officials, who have cited concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic as part of their rationale for pursuing closer ties to Greenland. Moscow’s public stance, however, clearly rejects any claim that Russia would seek influence or territorial interest on the island.

 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has likewise reiterated that Russia does not intend to intervene in discussions over Greenland’s fate, even as he described the island’s relationship with Denmark through a lens of historical context. Lavrov stated that Greenland “is not a natural part” of Denmark, while distancing Moscow from the broader controversy.

 Putin’s remarks arrive amid a broader diplomatic backdrop in which the U.S. has announced a pause in planned tariffs on European allies tied to ongoing negotiations about Greenland and the Arctic region a move intended to alleviate transatlantic tensions. Meanwhile, NATO allies and Greenlandic leaders have underlined their commitment to sovereignty and international law.

 International reactions to the Arctic dispute remain mixed, with European capitals emphasizing respect for Danish and Greenlandic authority and Russia positioning itself as an observer rather than a direct participant in the issue.