Greenland Controversy: West vs. Russia and China's Arctic Ambitions

Russia criticizes Western claims that it and China pose a threat to Greenland, highlighting what it calls the West's double standards in Arctic geopolitics. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova challenges assertions of aggression, and China calls for respectful international cooperation in the Arctic region.

Russia has criticized the West for alleging that it and China threaten Greenland, revealing what it sees as Western double standards in Arctic geopolitics. The controversy arose after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. should secure Greenland to prevent Russian and Chinese influence.

Western European leaders have voiced concerns about Russian and Chinese intentions, which Moscow dismisses due to a lack of evidence. Responding to these claims, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova questioned the basis of such concerns and pointedly advised the West to scrutinize Trump's statements.

China urges the United States to avoid using other nations as pretexts for its interests, advocating for peaceful and sustainable Arctic development. Zakharova criticized what she described as the West's inconsistent 'rules-based world order,' cautioning against the dangers of its own strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)