Greenland Tensions Rise: Russia Responds as Donald Trump’s Arctic Push Tests NATO

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In this news bulletin, the focus is on the escalating geopolitical tension surrounding Greenland. Following reports of Donald Trump's renewed interest in the territory, Russia has officially stated it has 'no plans to capture Greenland,' dismissing such claims as a 'bogey' created by the United States. The discussion highlights that Russia already controls over 50% of the Arctic region and views the situation as a test for the NATO alliance. Analysts suggest that Trump’s interest in Greenland is driven by national security concerns, specifically its location in the GIUK gap (Greenland, Iceland, and United Kingdom), which is critical for monitoring Russian and Chinese submarine movements. Furthermore, the melting Arctic ice is opening new trade routes, making the territory strategically and commercially vital. The programme explores how this issue is 'rubbing salt on the wounds of Europe' and challenging the sustainability of the NATO partnership as Denmark and the EU push back against American interests.

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00:00We have another breaking news coming in. This is related to the Greenland issue and U.S.

00:12So amid NATO versus Trump over Greenland, it seems the threat or the perceived threat that Trump says is

00:19Russia is saying that they have no plans to capture Greenland.

00:23In fact, Russia is very clearly stating that they are monitoring what they call the serious geopolitical situation around Greenland.

00:33Russia is saying that no confirmation of Russia's or China's plans to capture Greenland.

00:39Remember, this is the bogey that Trump has been raising again and again for taking Greenland.

00:44And Russia has said that NATO should make a decision on Greenland within their own alliance.

00:49So going back to Pranay for this, Pranay, Russia is clearly stating that we don't want to take over Greenland.

00:57And if you look at Trump's approach, here he says it is Russia and China that are the threat.

01:03And then there is a Gaza peace board where the invitation is extended to Russia as well.

01:08If you see the geography, Anjali, Russia already controls over 50% of the Arctic region

01:13because they share the larger boundary with the Arctic region.

01:16And definitely that this statement is actually rubbing salt on the wounds of Europe.

01:21Because if you have seen the latest social media posts by Dimitri Medvedev,

01:25who served as, you know, president of Russia and now served as the vice president of the National Security Council of Russia,

01:31he clearly said that, you know, the idea for President Donald Trump or make America great again

01:37is equal to make Denmark smaller or make Europe look poor.

01:41So clearly, you know, this is a sarcastic comment made by the Russian side

01:47and clearly stating their position that they are not interested.

01:50You know what, this is for the Europe and the NATO partners to figure out

01:54that how deep is their partnership and if they are fuming with the United States

01:58and President Donald Trump's policies of, you know, of breaking this partnership

02:02and taking the territory of one of the NATO member,

02:05then this is for the, this is a larger question of existence for the NATO as an alliance,

02:09the NATO as an architecture and this is for the, for the Western, you know, powers to figure out

02:14that, you know, how sustainable that partnership is.

02:16Rather than creating a boogie in the name of Russia,

02:19they should figure out and they should put their house in order.

02:21Right, but do tell us, do try and explain to us that how and why Trump wants Greenland

02:28and what is the urgency that we see because, you know,

02:32Trump tends to focus on something and then doesn't let it go

02:35and Greenland seems to be that thing right now.

02:39You know, there are multiple reasons, Anjali.

02:41If you go by the arguments given by President Donald Trump and his team,

02:45one, Greenland is a territory which is crucial for the national security

02:49because if you see on the, on the map, it, Greenland is situated in the GUIK,

02:54GI UK gap, which is like Greenland, Iceland and United Kingdom

02:59and that makes a narrow corridor and any Russian or Chinese submarine

03:04has to enter the Atlantic, it has to go through that area

03:07and for the security architecture, for, you know, for ensuring the security of United States,

03:13for any intercontinental ballistic missile shield

03:16or any submarine, you know, to thwart any submarine attack,

03:19they have to ensure their presence.

03:21Though there is a pitiful base of the U.S. military on Greenland,

03:25so currently U.S. has a military presence on Greenland,

03:28but President Donald Trump with his idea of a golden dome

03:32to ensure a military, of a missile shield on U.S. territory,

03:36he has to have a greater control on Greenland

03:39and put more missiles there and, you know, anti-missile, you know, equipments there.

03:44Besides that, to monitor the submarines and traffic

03:48and also to control the newer routes, which is the north-south route,

03:53the new Arctic route, which is opening up with the melting of ice.

03:57So a new territory is coming up, a new region is warming up

04:01and therefore President Donald Trump want to ensure a greater U.S. presence in that territory.

04:05We know that historically, like, you know, U.S. has ensured their presence,

04:10their military presence in various continents

04:12and U.S. has its military interests and commercial interests in various continents

04:16and they have always maintained their presence,

04:19be it Asia, be it Africa or be it Europe.

04:22Right. Thank you very much, Pranay, for that detailed analysis.

04:26So clearly, Greenland is becoming a sore point for Russia

04:29and for Trump as EU now also is pushing back.

Greenland Tensions Rise: Russia Responds as Donald Trump’s Arctic Push Tests NATO

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