Lavrov called Greenland a colonial conquest of Denmark

Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, it represents a colonial conquest. This was announced on January 20 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

"But basically Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, right? It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark," Lavrov said at a press conference following the work of Russian diplomacy in 2025.

In addition, he noted that Greenland is a colonial conquest.

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Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump, following telephone talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, announced that a meeting of various parties on the situation with Greenland would be held in Davos.

On the same day, the US president declared that Denmark was not capable of defending Greenland. According to him, some Danish officials don't even visit the island. He added that the United States should get the island.

On January 14, Trump reiterated that US relations with Denmark are "good," but Greenland is necessary for Washington to ensure national security.

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