Putin supports Trump's claims: It's not extravagance

– The Arctic geopolitical fight She just got worse. – said the Russian president in the context of the announcements Donald Trump concerning the request for the United States to take over Greenland.

Putin besides stressed that US intentions towards autonomous territory Denmark are “serious” and “have deep historical roots”.

Putin understands Trump's claims. It points to NATO's plans for the Arctic

Russian leader participates in 6th Arctic Forum, which takes place under the name “The Arctic – a territory of dialogue”. The event takes place in Murmansk, which Putin himself describes as ‘Russian gateway to the Arctic’. During his speech, he argued that Russia is facing large-scale tasks in strengthening the infrastructure and protecting the ecosystem in the Russian part of the area.

Putin indicated that the Kremlin discusses ideas for strategic improvement of the Arctic. He assured that it was essential to improve the urban environment and to improve the quality of life of people surviving in its area, "to have interesting, well-paid work, modern education and healthcare systems".

The president stated that Russia would defend its interests in the Arctic and that the number of soldiers seconded to defend the territory would increase. – We fear NATO is looking at the North ahead for possible conflicts – he said.

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– I stress that Russia has never threatened anyone in the Arctic, but We carefully monitor developments, we build an adequate consequence line, we increase the military's combat capabilities and modernize military infrastructure – he reserved Putin.

He ruled that The Kremlin will not let Russian sovereignty to be violated and will defend national interests, "keeping peace and stableness in the Arctic". Putin besides pointed out that his country was open to setting up businesses in the region in cooperation with foreigners, including the West.

Donald Trump does not quit on Greenland

On Wednesday, Donald Trump one more time stated that Greenland is crucial for national and global safety of the United States. During the ceremony of announcing customs duties on abroad cars, he stated that the territory dependent on Copenhagen should fall under Washington's wing.

– We request Greenland and The planet needs us to have Greenland.including Denmark. Denmark must let us take Greenland. We will see what happens," said the president of the United States.

– If you look at vessels around Greenland: from China, Russia (...) if we are not there, we cannot have national or global security," the Republican added.

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Washington is inactive not giving up taking over the key territory in the Atlantic. In a fewer hours, an American delegation will appear on the island, headed by the vice president J.D.Vance.

"I look forward to visiting Greenland," he wrote. He joined his entry with a short video. In the video, the American says “Checks the safety” of the island. Previously, the media reported that Vance’s wife, Usha, and Trump counselor Mike Waltz would fly to the island. According to the announcements, the journey was to have a "private character".

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