Kamal Ghorui
Russia on Tuesday made crucial statements on Greenland, Iran, US and Nato amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions with the Western nations over Ukraine war.Dismissing the US president Donald Trump’s charges that Greenland had a looming threat from Russia and China, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that the nation had “no interest” in interfering in the Arctic island.
“In principle, Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, is it?” Lavrov said.“It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark. It is a colonial conquest. The fact that the inhabitants are now accustomed to it and feel comfortable is another matter,” he added.Trump said the United States should have complete control over Greenland, a self-governing region of Denmark, citing national security concerns. On Saturday, he also announced tariffs on goods from European allies who oppose a possible US takeover.
What Russia said on Iran
Lavrov stressed that Russia will continue trade with Iran amid its ongoing tensions with US.“I see no reasons to stop joint projects with Iran, despite US threats to raise tariffs,” he said.“Russia will trade with Iran as it sees fitting,” he added.
What it said on Nato
Lavrov alleged that Nato was preparing for a “war” with Russia. “Nato is ‘seriously’ preparing for a war with Russia. They are not hiding this fact,” he said.“There are discussions ongoing within Nato whether it’s time to shut it down, because one member intends to attack another,” he further said.
