Lavrov compares Crimea and Greenland in context of Russian and US security

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that temporarily occupied Crimea is "no less important for Russia's security" than Greenland is for the United States.

As reported by Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Lavrov claimed that the rules which previously benefited the West and underpinned the global order have now been nullified on the international stage. He described the current global situation as a game of "might makes right", particularly evident in the competition with China's economic influence.

"Crimea is no less important for Russia's security than Greenland is for the United States," he said.

Lavrov also claimed that "Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark" but stressed that Russia has no intention of intervening in the ongoing dispute.

"NATO is going through a period of challenges, and Russia is not interested in interfering in Greenland," he said.

He added that neither China nor Russia has plans to seize Greenland.

"Washington knows that Russia has no such plans. NATO must reach a joint agreement on Greenland within the Alliance," he said.

Lavrov stated that he takes a positive view of US President Donald Trump's idea of creating a "Board of Peace".

According to Trump's plans, the "Board of Peace" focused on Gaza is to be established under the broader umbrella of his "Board of Peace". Participating countries would reportedly be required to contribute US$1 billion each.