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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.
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.
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.
Canada Considering Sending Troops to Greenland – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:58pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Amid US President Donald Trump’s claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials.
Canada Considering Sending Troops to Greenland – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:58pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Amid US President Donald Trump’s claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials.
Canada Considering Sending Troops to Greenland – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:58pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Amid US President Donald Trump’s claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials.
Canada Considering Sending Troops to Greenland – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:58pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Amid US President Donald Trump’s claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials.
EU Mulling $107Bln Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:50pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – EU countries are considering tariffs against the United States worth 93 billion euros ($107 billion) in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats to introduce tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sources.
EU Mulling $107Bln Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:50pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – EU countries are considering tariffs against the United States worth 93 billion euros ($107 billion) in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats to introduce tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sources.
US’ Greenland Move Could Erode NATO From Within, Analyst Warns
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 12:52pm ESTIf the US were to take control of Greenland, Donald Trump would go down in history as one of the most significant American presidents — not only because of the sheer scale of US territorial expansion, but also because it would change the rules of the game in international relations, political scientist Aleksandar Pavić tells […]
Trump’s Greenland Push Aims to Turn US Economic Power Into Lasting Geographic Influence – Expert
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:56am ESTTrump’s focus on Greenland stems from its rising strategic importance for the US National Security and its objective to establish a “defense umbrella” under his missile defense plan, Egyptian political analyst Dr. Ismail Al-Turki says.
UK Stance on US Purchase of Greenland Remains ‘Non-Negotiable’ – Culture Secretary
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Greenland and its citizens should themselves determine the future of the country, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy said on Sunday, adding that the UK government’s stance on this matter remains “non-negotiable.”
UK Stance on US Purchase of Greenland Remains ‘Non-Negotiable’ – Culture Secretary
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Greenland and its citizens should themselves determine the future of the country, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy said on Sunday, adding that the UK government’s stance on this matter remains “non-negotiable.”
UK Stance on US Purchase of Greenland Remains ‘Non-Negotiable’ – Culture Secretary
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Greenland and its citizens should themselves determine the future of the country, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy said on Sunday, adding that the UK government’s stance on this matter remains “non-negotiable.”
Nearly Half of Americans Disapprove of US Operation in Venezuela – Poll
Sputnik - Jan 18th 2026 11:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Nearly half of Americans disapprove of the United States’ attack on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro, a poll by The Wall Street Journal showed on Sunday.