“The Arctic is a zone of our national interests, our strategic interests. We are interested in preserving the atmosphere of peace and stability in the Arctic zone,” Peskov said. “We are watching the rather dramatic development of the situation very closely, but so far, thank God, at the level of statements,” he saidPeskov was referring to Trump’s comments that he would like to acquire control of Greenland, possibly as either America’s 51st or 52nd state, depending on how his attempt to annex Canada pans out.
Peskov was incorrect that the acquisition progress has not passed the “level of statements,” since Donald Trump, Jr., was dispatched to Greenland on Tuesday. While Trump, Jr., said he had an “absolutely incredible experience” in that perpetual winter wonderland, he did not return with the deed to Greenland in hand. (Read More)
