Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (AFP file photo)
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Russia Warns of 'Adequate Counter-Measures' if Greenland is Militarised

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Moscow will take military “countermeasures” if the West increases its military presence on Greenland.
  • Lavrov warned of military-technical responses if Greenland's militarisation creates capabilities targeting Russia.
  • European countries have sent troops to Greenland after US President Donald Trump's repeated interest in annexing the Arctic island.
  • Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland, with Canada's mission focusing on climate change, Arctic security, and Inuit rights.
  • France's consulate aims to expand cooperation in cultural, scientific, and economic fields, and strengthen political ties with local authorities.

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