Russia has issued a strong warning, suggesting that if President Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to acquire Greenland, it could lead to catastrophic consequences on a global scale. The US president, described as “eccentric,” aims to deploy his nuclear forces on Greenland to gain an advantage over Russia and China, as stated by Dmitry Rogozin. This move comes after Trump stated his intention to acquire Greenland by any means necessary.
Rogozin, a prominent figure with ties to Putin, has a history of military involvement and currently operates a drone unit targeting Ukrainian forces. He believes that Trump’s strategy for Greenland is linked to a larger US initiative involving a missile defense system named ‘Golden Dome,’ which integrates space, AI, and advanced architecture. According to Rogozin, Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic, close proximity to Russia, and position for intercepting northern ICBM trajectories make it a crucial component of this system.
The acquisition of Greenland by Trump is viewed by Rogozin as a calculated move by the Pentagon to shift away from negotiations with European allies and establish a stronghold for nuclear weapons deployment and defense systems against Russian ICBMs. This shift, in Rogozin’s view, jeopardizes the longstanding global strategic stability framework that has prevented nuclear conflict since World War II.
Rogozin further warns that Trump’s actions could push the world to the brink of disaster, especially with the development of advanced nuclear weaponry like Russia’s Sarmat missile. He emphasizes the potential for a nuclear conflict in the Arctic region, where missiles from both the US and Russia could be swiftly deployed, escalating tensions and heightening the risk of a catastrophic nuclear exchange.
In Rogozin’s assessment, Washington’s strategic goal in acquiring Greenland is to enhance its capability to neutralize Russian missile systems in silos and mobile launchers through a coordinated attack using drones and cruise missiles, followed by intercepting any surviving nuclear warheads in a retaliatory strike. Greenland, he posits, plays a crucial role in facilitating this strategy.
The historical context of US military projects in Greenland, such as the Iceworm project from the 1960s, is highlighted by Rogozin to underscore the evolving technological landscape and the potential risks associated with militarizing the region. He stresses the importance of understanding the implications of these actions to prevent a scenario that could lead to the “end of the world.”