The Kremlin has expressed its close monitoring of President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments regarding his desire to acquire Greenland, take over the Panama Canal, and consider Canada as a potential '51st state.' Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the importance of the Arctic region as a zone of national and strategic interests, highlighting the need to maintain peace and stability in the area.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have raised concerns over Trump's expansionist rhetoric, emphasizing the fundamental principle of national sovereignty in international law. Despite the uneasiness expressed by some European partners, there is a call for unity and solidarity in response to Trump's statements.
