After U.S. President Donald Trump expressed desires to annex Greenland, several European nations have sent small military contingents to the Arctic island in recent weeks. In a recent address to Russian lawmakers, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted that the militarization of Greenland, aimed at creating military capabilities against Russia, would prompt Russia to take appropriate countermeasures, including military-technical responses. This escalation underlines the growing geopolitical tensions in the region that involve major powers like the U.S. and Russia, as well as the strategic significance of Greenland in Arctic affairs.

Greenland, with a population of approximately 57,000, has been an autonomous territory of Denmark for decades. Last month, Trump ceased his threats of seizing Greenland, stating that an agreement had been reached with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to ensure greater U.S. influence. In his previous statements, he warned that if the U.S. did not lay claim to Greenland, countries like Russia or China might step in, highlighting the competitive nature of Arctic territorial claims and the underlying strategic alliances involved.

Lavrov further criticized Denmark, accusing it of treating Greenlanders as "second-class citizens" in the context of their autonomy and governance. This criticism reflects the broader implications of global power dynamics where indigenous rights and geopolitical strategies often clash, especially in regions like the Arctic that are rich in resources and hold significant military strategic value. As tensions rise, the situation in Greenland could become a focal point of international relations, illustrating a fragile balance of power in a rapidly changing geostrategic landscape.