Greenland's Arctic Tensions: NATO, Russia, and the Rising Cold

Russia has condemned NATO's claims of Russian and Chinese threats to Greenland, accusing the alliance of escalating Arctic tensions. The U.S. seeks control of Greenland for security reasons, but Denmark rejects this. European countries support Greenland's defense, while Russia urges Arctic peace. NATO's militarization raises Russian concerns.

Russia criticized NATO on Thursday, dismissing claims of Russian and Chinese threats to Greenland as myths intended to stoke hysteria. Moscow accused the Western alliance of dangerously escalating confrontation in the Arctic.

The statement comes amidst U.S. President Donald Trump's assertive rhetoric, including calls for the U.S. to take control of Greenland for national security. Denmark, responsible for Greenland's defense, disputes Trump's claims of ineffective defense.

European nations such as France and Germany have deployed troops to Greenland, signaling support. Meanwhile, Russia, modernizing Arctic military bases, expressed concern over NATO's militarization, urging Arctic stability. Moscow condemned NATO's anti-Russian agenda and dismissed claims of Russian submarine activity near Greenland as unfounded.

(With inputs from agencies.)