Russia Warns of 'Adequate Counter-Measures' if Greenland is Militarised

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News18•11-02-2026, 17:04
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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