Donald Trump has once again escalated global tensions by insisting that nothing will stop him from taking control of Greenland, a move that has drawn sharp reactions across Europe and even prompted unusual commentary from Moscow.
Russian state television has openly mocked British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for discussing the possibility of deploying European troops to Greenland, which is administered by Denmark. Kremlin-aligned media figures have gone a step further, suggesting that Russia would be willing to assist the United States in a takeover of the strategically important Arctic territory.
The comments come as Trump argues that U.S. ownership of Greenland is necessary to prevent future Russian or Chinese influence in the region. While European leaders have tried to reassure Washington that Greenland’s security can be protected without annexation, Trump has shown little interest in diplomatic compromise.
On Russian television, prominent state broadcaster Vladimir Solovyov claimed that the United States is preparing for a major conflict and framed this as beneficial to Moscow. He cited a sharp increase in the U.S. military budget and argued that a confrontation with Europe would serve Russian interests. Solovyov then suggested that Russia would be “ready to help” the U.S. remove what he described as foreign influence over Greenland.
Solovyov also used his platform to ridicule Britain’s military capabilities, responding to Starmer’s suggestion that the UK might coordinate with France and Germany to send forces to Greenland as a deterrent. He argued that Britain lacks both the troop numbers and the logistical capacity to carry out such a deployment, adding that any attempt could be intercepted at sea.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry reacted angrily to remarks from UK Defence Secretary John Healey, who had spoken about holding Vladimir Putin accountable for alleged war crimes. A senior Russian official dismissed the idea in crude terms, reflecting the increasingly hostile tone between Moscow and London.
Tensions were further underscored when Healey’s train reportedly passed through an air-raid alert linked to a Russian missile strike on Lviv involving an Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Inside Russia, state media has largely avoided discussing a symbolic milestone: the war in Ukraine has now surpassed the length of the Soviet Union’s involvement in World War II between 1941 and 1945. Analysts suggest this silence reflects the Kremlin’s lack of tangible progress, as Russian forces have gained only limited territory despite enormous casualties estimated at over one million killed or wounded.
Solovyov, who has personal ties to Britain through his family, has also made increasingly extreme statements about Ukraine. He publicly called for the killing of several senior Ukrainian figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and high-ranking military officials, using language that has drawn international condemnation. These remarks highlight the aggressive rhetoric regularly aired on Russian state television.
President Zelensky has responded by drawing historical parallels, accusing Putin of repeating the patterns of 20th-century fascism. He noted that despite years of fighting, Russian forces are still attempting to seize the same regions in eastern Ukraine they targeted at the start of the invasion.
Zelensky emphasized that Russian claims of victory are often exaggerated or false, pointing to ongoing battles in Donbas and heavy Russian losses in regions such as Zaporizhzhia. He argued that the prolonged war exposes the weaknesses of the political system Putin has built.
Calling for sustained Western support, Zelensky warned that the conflict demonstrates how dangerous unchecked authoritarian leaders can be. He stressed that continued international assistance is essential to prevent further escalation.
Overnight, Russian forces again launched attacks on Kyiv and Odesa. In the northern city of Chernihiv, a strike hit an ambulance, injuring two medical workers another reminder of the war’s ongoing toll on civilians.
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