The Kremlin reacted to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding his interest in acquiring Greenland and making Canada a state. Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia’s strategic interests in the Arctic and expressed concern over the U.S. agenda. He indicated that the attempts by the U.S. to acquire Greenland are matters for the U.S. and Denmark, pointing out that European reactions to Trump’s statements are cautious and subdued. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also expressed surprise at Trump’s remarks on international borders.