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Kremlin Says Trump Would Go Down in World History if US Took Greenland
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 19, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
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Trump's Greenland ownership plans could make history, with mixed reactions from the Kremlin and international leaders.
Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland
Trump's Greenland Ownership Controversy
MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that it was hard to disagree with experts who said that U.S. President Donald Trump would go down in the history of the United States and the world if he took control of Greenland.
Kremlin's Perspective
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he was not discussing whether such a step would be good or bad - simply stating a fact.
Denmark and Greenland's Stance
Trump has repeatedly insisted he will settle for nothing less than ownership of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. He has said that if the United States does not take control of Greenland, then Russia or China will.
International Reactions
When asked to comment on Trump's remarks about the alleged Russian threat, Peskov said that there has been a lot of "disturbing information" lately but that the Kremlin would not comment on the alleged Russian designs on Greenland.
"Here, perhaps, it is possible to abstract from whether this is good or bad, whether it will comply with the parameters of international law or not," Peskov said.
"There are international experts who believe that by resolving the issue of Greenland's incorporation, Trump will certainly go down in history. And not only in the history of the United States, but also in world history."
Leaders of both Denmark and Greenland have insisted the island is not for sale and does not want to be part of the United States.
Russia's foreign ministry last week said that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China threatened Greenland, and said the crisis over the territory showed the double-standards of Western powers which claimed moral superiority.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump's interest in Greenland could make him a historical figure.
- •Kremlin acknowledges potential historical impact of US owning Greenland.
- •Denmark and Greenland oppose US ownership of the territory.
- •Russia denies threatening Greenland, criticizes Western claims.
- •International experts debate the implications of US control over Greenland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland
1What is Greenland?
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, known for its vast ice sheet and unique Arctic environment.
2What is international law?
International law consists of rules and principles that govern the relations and dealings of nations with each other.
3What is a central bank?
A central bank is a financial institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates.
4What is a global economy?
The global economy refers to the interconnected economies of countries around the world, influenced by trade, investment, and financial markets.
