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Medvedev Dismisses Western Threats, Praises Trump's Peace Efforts

2/2/2026

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Medvedev Dismisses Threats

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, dismissed Western claims of a Russian or Chinese threat to Greenland as "horror stories" fabricated by Western leaders, challenging Atlantic unity.
He suggested a calmer scenario might emerge before NATO conflict.
Medvedev praised U.S. President Donald Trump as an effective leader seeking peace.
Initial talks between Denmark, the United States, and Greenland on Arctic security have shown progress.

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The decline, with weaker household demand, shifts growth toward exports.
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Medvedev Dismisses Threats

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, dismissed Western claims of a Russian or Chinese threat to Greenland as "horror stories" fabricated by Western leaders, challenging Atlantic unity.
He suggested a calmer scenario might emerge before NATO conflict.
Medvedev praised U.S. President Donald Trump as an effective leader seeking peace.
Initial talks between Denmark, the United States, and Greenland on Arctic security have shown progress.

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