Criticism of Trump over Greenland has been notably absent at a time when Russia wants to keep him onside to ensure any end to the war in Ukraine is on Moscow's terms, even though traditional Russian allies Venezuela and Iran are also in his crosshairs. The daily Moskovsky Komsomolets said it was a pleasure to watch Europe being "at a total loss" after Trump said he would put rising tariffs on goods imported from some European countries until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland. Russian commentators said Trump's behaviour was putting unprecedented strain on the NATO military alliance, Moscow's longtime foe, and could cause economic and diplomatic pain for the European Union and Britain, seen by Moscow as obstacles to Russia having its way on Ukraine.
Published at: 2026-01-19 21:41:07
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