Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, asserting it is vital for US national security to counter perceived Russian and Chinese expansion in the Arctic region. This renewed focus, following an initial attempt in 2019, has ignited significant international backlash and scrutiny. China has explicitly condemned the US stance, with Foreign Ministry spokespersons, including Guo Jiakun, Mao Ning, and Lin Jian, urging Washington to "stop using the so-called 'China threat' as a pretext for pursuing selfish gains" in its Arctic strategy and regarding Greenland. This directly corroborates the 'Selfish Interests' claim in the News18 headline, reflecting Beijing's strong disapproval of Trump's motives. Russia, too, has reacted critically to Trump's rhetoric. While specific phrases like 'Will Go Down In History' were not directly attributed as Russian or Chinese quotes, Russian officials have described developments as "dramatic" and predicted "uncertainty and tension" in the region [cite: 16 of previous search block]. Notably, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sarcastically encouraged Trump to quickly annex Greenland, underscoring Moscow's interest in exacerbating Western divisions [cite: 13 of previous search block]. Experts and maritime data have largely debunked Trump's claims of widespread Russian and Chinese military vessels around Greenland, suggesting these assertions serve to justify his acquisition agenda [cite: 14 of previous search block]. Greenland and Denmark have consistently rejected any notion of a sale, affirming Greenland's right to self-determination. The US proposal has further strained relations with NATO allies, some of whom faced threats of tariffs from Trump over their opposition to the Greenland acquisition. This geopolitical maneuvering highlights the escalating strategic importance of the Arctic, particularly concerning rare earth minerals and new shipping routes, prompting a complex interplay of international interests and diplomatic challenges.