Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has asserted that Greenland is not "a natural part" of Denmark, suggesting that the discourse surrounding former colonial territories is becoming increasingly significant.
During a press briefing in Moscow on Tuesday, Lavrov emphasized that Russia has no desire to interfere in the governance of Greenland and reaffirmed that U.S. officials are aware that Moscow has no intentions of claiming sovereignty over the island.
"Is Greenland, in principle, a natural part of Denmark?" Lavrov questioned.
He further elaborated, "It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark. It is the result of colonial ambitions. The fact that the residents have grown accustomed to this reality and feel at ease is another issue altogether."
Former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously expressed interest in U.S. dominance over Greenland, an autonomous region of Denmark, citing national security as his rationale. On Saturday, he introduced tariffs on goods from European allies opposed to a possible U.S. acquisition.
Russia has reacted favorably to the widening gap between the United States and Europe regarding Greenland but refuted Trump's implication that Moscow is vying for control of the territory as well.
European nations have indicated that Trump's tariff announcement could breach a trade agreement established with his administration last year. Leaders of the European Union plan to convene for an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to deliberate potential countermeasures.
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