Medvedev: Greenland Could Join Russia if Trump Delays Arctic Island Acquisition

• Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev suggested Greenland could vote to join Russia if Donald Trump doesn't quickly secure the Arctic island.
• Medvedev, a former Russian president, cited 'unverified information' about a potential referendum for Greenland's 55,000 residents to join Russia.
• Donald Trump has renewed efforts for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, for national security and to deter Russia.
• Denmark and Greenland have firmly objected to Trump's acquisition proposals.
• Russia views the Arctic as a zone of national and strategic interests, closely monitoring the debate around Greenland's strategic role and U.S. military presence.

Why It Matters: A senior Russian official hinted Greenland might join Russia if Trump fails to acquire the Arctic island.