politics

January 17, 2026

Dmitriev calls on EU 'not to provoke Daddy,' recall soldiers from Greenland

Russia’s president special Representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries said that the EU should return the soldiers sent to Greenland

Dmitriev calls on EU 'not to provoke Daddy,' recall soldiers from Greenland

TL;DR

  • Russia's Kirill Dmitriev urged the EU not to provoke Donald Trump regarding military personnel in Greenland.
  • Dmitriev suggested the US might increase tariffs by 1% for each European soldier sent to Greenland.
  • Trump has threatened 10% import duties on eight European countries, escalating to 25% if Greenland is not "completely and totally purchased" by Washington.
  • The EU stated that their military exercises in Greenland are for Arctic security and do not pose a threat.
  • Trump believes owning Greenland is crucial for US national security and missile defense system deployment.

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