Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed speculation about Moscow’s involvement in discussions over Greenland, stressing that the issue is strictly a bilateral matter between the United States and Denmark. Speaking publicly on the topic, Putin said Russia has no stake in the debate, describing it as outside Moscow’s political or strategic concerns.
Putin recalled that Denmark sold a number of islands to the United States in 1917 and argued that Copenhagen has historically treated Greenland as a colony, “and treated it quite harshly.” His remarks appeared aimed at placing current discussions in a broader historical context rather than endorsing any specific outcome regarding Greenland’s future.
In a lighter tone, the Russian president also speculated about a hypothetical price tag for Greenland, suggesting it could be valued at around $200–250 million, while joking that Washington might be willing to “shell out” as much as $1 billion. The comments underscored Putin’s position that the matter is one for Washington and Copenhagen to resolve, not Moscow.
