Russia Rejects Greenland Interference, Vows Continued Iran Trade Amid NATO Tensions

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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 20:29
Russia Rejects Greenland Interference, Vows Continued Iran Trade Amid NATO Tensions
- •Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denied US accusations of Russian interest in Greenland, calling it a 'colonial' acquisition.
- •Lavrov stated Russia has 'no interest' in interfering in Greenland, despite US President Trump's national security concerns.
- •Russia affirmed it will continue trade with Iran, rejecting US threats of increased tariffs on joint projects.
- •Lavrov accused NATO of 'seriously' preparing for war with Russia, stating they are not hiding this fact.
- •Former US President Trump shared an AI-generated image showing Greenland as 'American Territory, Est. 2026' and threatened tariffs on European allies if Denmark refuses to sell Greenland.
Why It Matters: Russia dismisses Greenland claims, commits to Iran trade, and accuses NATO of war preparations amidst rising global tensions.
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