Former US President Donald Trump has reignited his pursuit of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, with recent statements from January 9, 2026, indicating a readiness to acquire it 'one way or the other,' including potential military force if a purchase fails. This revives his 2019 proposal, intensified by his hypothetical second term beginning in 2025. Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at an Arctic policy forum in Murmansk around March 28, 2025, acknowledged Trump's interest in Greenland, describing the US plans as 'serious' and possessing 'longstanding historical roots.' Putin referenced past US attempts to acquire Greenland since the 1760s, comparing it to historical territorial acquisitions like Alaska. However, crucially, Putin also explicitly stated that the issue 'concerns two specific states and has nothing to do with us,' indicating a recognition of the historical precedent rather than active political backing of US ambitions. The EurAsian Times headline, 'Russia's Greenland Twist: Putin Called Trump's Plans 'Serious & Historical' — Backing The U.S. Ambitions In 2025,' is partially misleading and exaggerated. While Putin did use the phrases 'serious' and 'historical,' the term 'backing' overstates Russia's stance, which was more of a detached geopolitical observation rather than an endorsement. The '2025' timestamp likely refers to the renewed intensity of Trump's ambitions and the period of Putin's remarks. Denmark and Greenland have consistently and firmly rejected any notion of sale or annexation, with Greenlandic and Danish authorities asserting the island's right to self-determination. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared a 'decisive moment' in the diplomatic battle, emphasizing adherence to international law. The US justification for acquisition includes national security concerns, strategic positioning in the Arctic, and access to vast mineral resources, although claims of widespread Russian and Chinese naval presence around Greenland have been disputed by Nordic diplomats. This geopolitical development highlights increasing competition and tensions in the Arctic region.