Putin says rivalries are increasing in the Arctic, but Greenland situation has 'nothing to do' with RussiaGeopolitical rivalries are intensifying in the Arctic but Russia is willing to cooperate with foreign partners, including from the West, in economic ventures there that will benefit all sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
In a major speech, Putin said US President Donald Trump's stated intention to acquire Greenland was "serious", and it was clear that the US would continue to promote its interests in the Arctic. The Greenland question had nothing to do with Russia, he said.