Russia has conveyed serious concerns over the increased deployment of NATO military personnel in Greenland, describing the situation in the high latitudes as "of serious concern". The Russian Embassy in Belgium stated that NATO is "building up its military presence there under the false pretext of a growing threat from Moscow and Beijing". This comes amidst a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region, largely triggered by renewed ambitions from US President Donald Trump to acquire Greenland, a mineral-rich autonomous territory of Denmark. In response to Trump's persistent threats and to bolster Arctic security, Denmark, in close cooperation with NATO allies such as France, Sweden, Germany, and Norway, has increased its military presence in and around Greenland. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt met with US officials, acknowledging a "fundamental disagreement" regarding the US ambition to take over Greenland. Both Danish and Greenlandic authorities have consistently reaffirmed Greenland's right to self-determination and unequivocally stated that the island is not for sale. European nations and NATO allies are rallying behind Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing that decisions concerning the island rest solely with them. The increased military exercises are intended to train forces in Arctic conditions and strengthen the alliance's footprint in the region for European and transatlantic security. Russia views these deployments with apprehension, particularly noting the timing after a high-level US-Denmark-Greenland meeting that failed to resolve the acquisition dispute.