Tensions Rise Over Greenland as Russia Publishes Pro-Trump Commentary

Tue Jan 20 2026 08:28:01 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a surprising turn of events, Russian media has praised President Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland, criticizing European opposition while highlighting the potential geopolitical implications.

Amidst rising tensions, Russian state media has expressed support for President Trump's interest in Greenland, framing it as a pivotal moment for U.S. dominance and criticizing European leaders for their resistance. This unexpected endorsement raises questions about the broader geopolitical landscape and Russia's strategic interests in exploiting divisions within the West.

Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic.

There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place, President Trump said recently. That is why, according to America's president, US control of Greenland is essential.

So how do you think Moscow has reacted to its alleged plot being uncovered and potentially thwarted by a US takeover of Greenland? The Russians can't be pleased. Right? Wrong.

In an astonishing article, the Russian government paper is full of praise for Trump and critical of European leaders who oppose a US annexation of Greenland. Standing in the way of the US president's historic breakthrough is the stubbornness of Copenhagen and the mock solidarity of intransigent European countries, including so-called friends of America, Britain and France, writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

Europe does not need the American greatness that Trump is promoting. Brussels is counting on 'drowning' the US president in the midterm congressional elections, on preventing him from concluding the greatest deal of his life.

Greatest deal? The reporter explains what he means. I have to keep reminding myself I am reading the Russian government newspaper, not a pro-Trump publication in America.

If Trump annexes Greenland by July 4, 2026, when America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, he will go down in history as a figure who asserted the greatness of the United States, writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

In Trump’s interest, the Russia commentary continues, pushing for the annexation could reshape political dynamics ahead of the midterms, putting pressure on European nations.

Russia’s support for Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland further illustrates Moscow's desire to exploit fractures in the Western alliance, utilizing U.S. actions to advance its own strategic interests.

The Kremlin’s ultimate aim remains to achieve victory in Ukraine, and maintaining good relations with the Trump administration appears to be a key tactic in that pursuit. The unexpected praise from Moscow has raised eyebrows, suggesting a complex and opportunistic dynamic at play in international politics.