• Russia expresses pleasure at the divisions within Europe created by Trump’s Greenland proposal.
• Kremlin officials believe Trump's actions could historically benefit him and the U.S.
• Criticism of Trump is notably absent as Russia seeks to maintain rapport regarding the Ukraine conflict.
• Trump's ambitions risk straining NATO and other alliances perceived as obstacles to Russian interests.

Russia is observing with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland exacerbate tensions with Europe, despite the potential security threats these actions pose for Moscow in the Arctic. Kremlin officials estimate that if Trump successfully controls Greenland, he will "go down in history," with President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev even hailing the "collapse of the transatlantic union" as a positive development for Russia. Dmitry Medvedev, former President and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, mockingly noted the detrimental impact on Europe, stating, "Make America Great Again (MAGA) = Make Denmark Small Again (MDSA) = Make Europe Poor Again (MEPA)" according to Reuters, BBC, and SCMP.

Russian state media has lauded Trump's actions as a potential historic breakthrough for the U.S., depicting him as a leader who could elevate America’s status on the world stage if he successfully annexes Greenland. An article in Rossiyskaya Gazeta details how this annexation would make the U.S. the second-largest country globally and compares its significance to historical events such as the abolition of slavery by Abraham Lincoln. Furthermore, it warns Trump against backing down from his ambitions, indicating that a rapid annexation could have substantial electoral benefits for him according to Reuters and BBC.

Though Russia revels in the discord this issue creates within NATO and the European Union, Moscow is also cautious of the military and strategic implications. Officials suggest that Trump’s rhetoric surrounding Russian threats to Greenland complicates the traditional narratives, as the Kremlin desires to avoid escalating tensions over the Arctic. The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized accusations of Russian aggression in this context, asserting the need for dialogue without hostility according to Reuters, BBC, and SCMP.

As Trump’s ambitions continue, Russian commentators warn that his conduct might usher in a "new world order without rules" that could further benefit Moscow. While they acknowledge the potential risks to NATO unity, they also posit that any weakening of alliances countering Russian influence in Ukraine could favor the Kremlin’s broader geopolitical strategy. Ultimately, Russia remains focused on preserving its interests in the Arctic while advocating a favorable outcome in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with sentiments suggesting that a fractured Western solidarity might assist in this endeavor according to BBC and SCMP.