Trump joked about Greenland's defense system.

      Europe's reaction to US statements and plans on Greenland

      U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly commented on Greenland's defense system. According to him, it is represented by just two dog sleds. "You know what their defense is? Two dog sleds. Did you know that?" Trump said. At the same time, the U.S. president noted the presence in the region of Russian warships and submarines, as well as Chinese destroyers and submarines. The Mail on Sunday reported that Trump instructed the United States Special Operations Command to develop a plan for a possible invasion of Greenland. According to the publication, U.S. interest in the island is linked to its strategic location and rich mineral deposits. The Telegraph reports that Europe is considering imposing sanctions on American companies if the U.S. does not abandon its intentions. The United Kingdom is negotiating with European states about a possible NATO mission on the island. Former French president François Hollande warned that U.S. actions regarding Greenland could lead to the breakup of the North Atlantic Alliance.

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       U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly commented on Greenland's defense system. 09:36 12.01.2026 Real Time - Kazan

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       Photo: taken from whitehouse.gov

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      - Trump ordered a plan to seize Greenland to be developed

       The Joint Chiefs of Staff oppose the president's idea

       U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a plan to seize Greenland to be drawn up. 18:08 11.01.2026 Real Time - Kazan

      - Canada strengthens defense over concerns about U.S. pressure

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       The Canadian government expresses serious concern over possible U.S. actions, Bloomberg reports. 16:58 11.01.2026 Real Time - Kazan

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      - Donald Trump said the U.S. will "get Greenland" to beat Russia and China

       The United States will get Greenland, promised the American president

       U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement about the strategic necessity for the United States to acquire control over Greenland. 12:53 12.01.2026 IA Amitel - Barnaul

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      - Trump: Greenland's defense consists of two dog sleds

       Greenland's defense consists of two dog sleds, and if the island is "not taken" by the U.S., another major power will do so. 09:50 12.01.2026 Moika78.Ru - Saint Petersburg

      - Trump: Greenland's defense is "two dog sleds"

       Greenland is defenseless against the U.S., and its defense consists "of two dog sleds." 09:44 12.01.2026 Public Service News Agency - Moscow

      - FT: Europe rejected Trump's words about Russian and Chinese ships near Greenland

       Nordic countries called the U.S. president's claims about Russian ships allegedly near Greenland untrue. 09:10 12.01.2026 Public Service News Agency - Moscow

      - Europe reacted to Trump's words about Russian ships near Greenland

       FT: In Europe they refuted Trump's words about Russian and Chinese ships near Greenland. Donald Trump (Photo: whitehouse.gov)

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      - "We will get Greenland": Trump justified U.S. interest in the Arctic island

       Photo: Presidential Press Service of Russia

       Trump said that the U.S. will "one way or another get Greenland," fearing the influence of Russia and China. 08:19 12.01.2026 Kuban News - Krasnodar

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      - Trump: Greenland's defense consists of two dog sleds

       Donald Trump (Photo: www.whitehouse.gov)

       U.S. President Donald Trump assessed Greenland's defense capabilities and spoke about other geopolitical players interested in establishing control over the island. 07:19 12.01.2026 RTV-Podmoskovie - Moscow region

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