Russia warns Trump could trigger “end of the world” amid Greenland tensions
Russia has reacted sharply to renewed comments by Donald Trump about Greenland, with senior figures in Moscow warning that such moves could carry catastrophic global consequences. The remarks have fuelled dramatic rhetoric from Russian officials, some of whom warned of risks ranging from World War Three to what they described as an “end of the world” scenario.
The warnings followed reports that Trump had again raised the idea of asserting US control or influence over Greenland, a territory governed by Denmark but strategically significant because of its location in the Arctic. Russia said the comments reflected a dangerous disregard for international norms and territorial sovereignty, particularly in a region already marked by heightened military and geopolitical competition.
Moscow framed the issue not only as a diplomatic provocation but as part of a broader pattern of US rhetoric that it says undermines global stability. Russian officials warned that aggressive posturing in the Arctic could escalate tensions between nuclear-armed powers, reviving Cold War-style brinkmanship at a time of already strained relations between Russia and the West.
The Arctic has become an increasingly sensitive arena, with Russia, the United States and NATO allies expanding their military presence and competing for influence over shipping routes and natural resources. Greenland, while sparsely populated, sits at the centre of these strategic calculations, hosting key infrastructure and offering access to the North Atlantic.
Trump has previously described Greenland as vital to US security interests, language that has drawn criticism from Denmark and European allies. Russia seized on the renewed remarks to criticise what it called unilateral and destabilising thinking, warning that careless statements by powerful leaders can have far-reaching consequences.
While the “end of the world” language reflects heightened rhetoric rather than a formal threat, analysts note that such statements underscore the fragility of current global security dynamics. With nuclear tensions already elevated over conflicts elsewhere, Moscow’s response highlights how symbolic territorial claims can quickly become flashpoints in wider geopolitical rivalries.
