Putin's Ally Medvedev Taunts Trump Over Greenland: 'Hurry Up or Russia Will Come'

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News18•13-01-2026, 12:12
Putin's Ally Medvedev Taunts Trump Over Greenland: 'Hurry Up or Russia Will Come'
- •Dmitry Medvedev, a close associate of Putin, sarcastically warned Donald Trump about Greenland via an X post.
- •Medvedev suggested a quick referendum could lead Greenland's 55,000 residents to vote to join Russia, making it Russia's 90th federal subject.
- •Trump first expressed interest in buying Greenland in 2019 and reiterated it in 2026 for US national security, fearing Russian or Chinese control.
- •Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is rich in oil, gas, and rare minerals, and its melting Arctic ice opens new strategic sea routes.
- •Medvedev's jab is a political provocation, reminding Trump of Russia's expansionist image and challenging US ambitions in the Arctic region.
Why It Matters: Putin's ally Medvedev sarcastically challenges Trump's Greenland ambitions, highlighting Russia's Arctic influence.
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