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US Pursuit of Greenland ‘Torpedoing’ NATO, Undermining Trust – Ex-NATO Officer
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 11:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States’ threats against Denmark over Greenland are undermining NATO’s collective defense, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Richard Shirreff said on Monday.
US Pursuit of Greenland ‘Torpedoing’ NATO, Undermining Trust – Ex-NATO Officer
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 11:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States’ threats against Denmark over Greenland are undermining NATO’s collective defense, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Richard Shirreff said on Monday.
US Pursuit of Greenland ‘Torpedoing’ NATO, Undermining Trust – Ex-NATO Officer
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 11:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States’ threats against Denmark over Greenland are undermining NATO’s collective defense, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Richard Shirreff said on Monday.
Trump Says Not Commenting on Readiness to Resort to Use of Force to Seize Greenland
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 11:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not commenting on his readiness to resort to the use of force to seize Greenland.
Russian Lancet Drone: An Unmatched Tool to Destroy Enemy Weapons
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 10:37am ESTThe Lancet loitering munition has become one of the most efficient and deadly weapons of the Ukrainian conflict, having taken out over 4,000 pieces of military hardware fielded.
Why Russia’s Lancet Drone Is Second-To-None in Modern Combat
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 9:11am ESTThe key aspect of Russia’s Lancet loitering UAV is that it’s ideally suited for modern warfare, Egyptian security expert Colonel Hatem Saber explains to Sputnik.
Why Russia’s Lancet Drone Is Second-To-None in Modern Combat
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 9:11am ESTThe key aspect of Russia’s Lancet loitering UAV is that it’s ideally suited for modern warfare, Egyptian security expert Colonel Hatem Saber explains to Sputnik.
Minsk Says Trump Proposes Belarus Become Founder of Gaza Board of Peace
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:21am ESTMINSK (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump sent Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko an appeal proposing that Belarus become a founder of the Gaza Board of Peace, Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said on Monday.
Minsk Says Trump Proposes Belarus Become Founder of Gaza Board of Peace
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:21am ESTMINSK (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump sent Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko an appeal proposing that Belarus become a founder of the Gaza Board of Peace, Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said on Monday.
EU Seeks to ‘Engage, Not Escalate’ With US Over Greenland, Avoid New Tariffs
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is seeking to “engage, not escalate” with the United States when it comes to Washington’s desire to control Greenland in order to avoid new US trade tariffs, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Monday.
EU Seeks to ‘Engage, Not Escalate’ With US Over Greenland, Avoid New Tariffs
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is seeking to “engage, not escalate” with the United States when it comes to Washington’s desire to control Greenland in order to avoid new US trade tariffs, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Monday.
Denmark to Skip Davos Forum Over Greenland Crisis
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:08am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Denmark has decided not to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, a move reported amid heightened diplomatic tensions concerning Greenland, according to Bloomberg on Monday, citing the forum.
Denmark to Skip Davos Forum Over Greenland Crisis
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:08am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Denmark has decided not to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, a move reported amid heightened diplomatic tensions concerning Greenland, according to Bloomberg on Monday, citing the forum.
Trump Reveals Real Reason for Greenland Grab: Payback for Nobel Prize Snub
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump has confirmed in a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that his demand for control of Greenland stems from the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s refusal to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, PBS journalist Nick Schifrin said on Monday, citing the letter.
Trump Reveals Real Reason for Greenland Grab: Payback for Nobel Prize Snub
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump has confirmed in a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that his demand for control of Greenland stems from the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s refusal to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, PBS journalist Nick Schifrin said on Monday, citing the letter.
US Withdrawal From NATO Would Usher in New ‘Post-Hegemonic’ Security Architecture
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 8:00am ESTWith the United States bearing down on Greenland and telling its European allies to stop complaining, the prospects of the US disengaging from NATO now practically becomes a “central pillar of the America First strategic doctrine,” London-based foreign affairs analyst Adriel Kasonta tells Sputnik.
Arctic’s Importance in Trade, Security to Rise – Expert
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 5:17am ESTWASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) – As global warming progresses, the Arctic region is set to become increasingly vital for trade and security, renowned American economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs told Sputnik.
Russia Special Presidential Envoy Dmitriev Says EU’s Quick ‘Surrender’ to US Goes as Expected
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 5:13am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special presidential envoy, said on Monday that the European Union had quickly conceded to the United States following reports that the EU does not yet plan to introduce countermeasures against the US over the situation with Greenland.
Rosoboronexport Signed Some Export Contracts for Kamikaze Drones – CEO
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 5:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian defense export agency Rosoboronexport has already signed a number of export contracts for the delivery of unmanned aerial vehicles and kamikaze drones, its CEO Alexander Mikheev announced on the eve of the UMEX&SimTEX 2026 exhibition in the UAE.
Greenland Grab Would Be Greatest US Expansion Since 19th Century — Political Scientist
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 4:19am ESTThe move would be comparable to the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and symbolize an American “golden age”, Russian political scientist Malek Dudakov tells Sputnik.
Trump’s Desire for Greenland Stems From MAGA Concept — Political Scientist
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 4:16am ESTThe goal of obtaining the island is not just Donald Trump’s “whim” but is part of the idea of “Making America Great Again” supported by around half of Americans, Russian political scientist Alexei Martynov tells Sputnik.
US Takeover of Greenland Could Provoke NATO Countries to Leave Alliance — Expert
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 3:43am ESTIf the US gains control over Greenland, it could weaken NATO because several countries, first and foremost Denmark, but also Finland, for example, сould demonstratively leave the bloc in protest, says Hungarian political analyst Georg Spottle, adding that this would weaken both NATO and the EU.
Greenland Likely to Become Part of US, Ret. US Lt Col Suggests
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 3:12am ESTUnfortunately, Greenland has little choice, says US Army Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen, adding that the Arctic island may become a part of the United States in the foreseeable future.
Greenland Likely to Become Part of US, Ret. US Lt Col Suggests
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 3:12am ESTUnfortunately, Greenland has little choice, says US Army Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen, adding that the Arctic island may become a part of the United States in the foreseeable future.
Netanyahu Urges Trump Not to Attack Iran Due to Israel’s Lack of Defense Ability – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 19th 2026 12:08am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump’s decision not to strike Iran this week may have been influenced by a warning from his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who pointed out Israel’s lack of preparedness to defend itself in the event of a retaliatory strike from Tehran, Axios reported citing US and Israeli officials.