Russia and China's Greenland Standoff with the West

Russia criticized Western claims of threats posed by Russia and China to Greenland, calling the Western stance inconsistent. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, highlighted solidarity with China against such claims and questioned the Western 'rules-based' order, pointing out inconsistencies in their actions regarding Greenland.

In a bold statement on Thursday, Russia denounced the Western narrative that Moscow and Beijing pose a threat to Greenland, labeling such claims as unfounded and inconsistent. The remarks came from Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, who pointed fingers at the West for fostering crisis around the Arctic territory.

Zakharova highlighted how the West's narratives have evolved, initially identifying so-called aggressors and then declaring themselves as protectors against these alleged threats. She questioned the reliability and consistency of the Western-backed 'rules-based' order, which she claimed is being selectively applied against Russian and Chinese interests.

With a display of diplomatic solidarity, Zakharova reiterated Russia's alignment with China's stance, rejecting what she described as misplaced accusations concerning their activities near Greenland. She argued that these accusations are being unjustly used to justify escalating tensions in the region, signifying a deeper geopolitical rift.

(With inputs from agencies.)