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Rogozin Warns Trump's Greenland Plan Risks Nuclear Conflict

1/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dmitry Rogozin, a Russian senator and ally of President Putin, criticizes United States President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Greenland, warning it could trigger nuclear conflict.
Rogozin says Trump's plan would deploy intercontinental ballistic missiles under Greenland's ice, risking the beginning of the end of the world.
NATO allies are increasing their presence in Greenland amid rising tensions, with Denmark expressing gratitude for support from European nations.

History

Historical Context

In 1951, the U.S. and Denmark signed the Greenland Defense Agreement, allowing the U.S. to maintain military bases in Greenland, crucial during the Cold War. Thule Air Base, established in 1953, monitored Soviet activities. Today, Dmitry Rogozin's criticism of U.S. plans for Greenland reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions, highlighting the island's strategic importance in global military strategy amid rising threats from Russia and China.

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Story summary

Dmitry Rogozin, a Russian senator and ally of President Putin, criticizes United States President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Greenland, warning it could trigger nuclear conflict.
Rogozin says Trump's plan would deploy intercontinental ballistic missiles under Greenland's ice, risking the beginning of the end of the world.
NATO allies are increasing their presence in Greenland amid rising tensions, with Denmark expressing gratitude for support from European nations.

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