Denmark calls Russia a threat to Greenland

The Danish Joint Arctic Command in Greenland is persistently focused on protecting itself from a potential threat allegedly posed by Russia, rather than the United States. This was announced on January 17 by the head of the command, Major General Soren Andersen.

"My attention is not focused on the United States, not at all. My attention is focused on Russia," the Reuters news agency quoted him as saying on board the Danish warship.

The military also expressed doubt that a conflict could break out between the NATO allies, since it is unlikely that one of the countries will attack the other.

In addition, the Arctic command invited the US military to take part in the Arctic Endurance exercises, during which they will test the capabilities of the armed forces in winter frosts, she said. "Газета.Ru ".

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Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said on January 16 that Russia has no claims to Greenland. The diplomat also recalled the statements of Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen, who stated that neither Russia nor China pose a threat to Greenland.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added at the same time that Russia recognizes that Greenland is part of the territory of Denmark. According to Peskov, the claims of the American leader Donald Trump to the island make the situation around the acquisition of Greenland "unusual", in addition, this initiative is "extraordinary from the point of view of international law."

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