President Putin’s leading TV mouthpiece Vladimir Solovyov has said that Russia can help the US seize Greenland.
He said that Russia Could join forces with the US to take over Greenland after Donald Trump hit out at Nato.
Solovyov also accused Britain of having an “alien influence” in the Arctic after Sir Keir Starmer said he could send British troops to Greenland to help bolster the region’s security.
The Sun reports: European officials have warned an attack by the US could mark the end of Nato and may spark a direct conflict between allies.
Trump warned against the alliance becoming involved in Greenland’s future as he urged the world’s biggest island to accept a deal with Washington or face Chinese and Russian aggression imminently.
Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump played down concerns over Europe’s influence.
He stated: “If it affects Nato, then it affects Nato but they need us much more than we need them, I will tell you that right now.
“If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will. And I’m not going to let that happen.
“One way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.”
Trump went on to suggest that Greenland’s defence is only “two dogsleds” so they should be mindful of a dangerous Beijing and Moscow lurking in the shadows.
A bizarre twist has now seen a top Kremlin TV star call for Moscow and Washington to join forces to launch an invasion of Greenland.
The comments by Vladimir Solovyov came as he hurled a barrage of insults at Europe.
Solovyov said: “We have entered extremely turbulent times. Trump is preparing for a major war.
“And for us, this is very beneficial if it means war with Europe.
“We will be ready to help Trump free Greenland from this alien influence.”
Solovyov addressed Starmer’s plans to send troops to Greenland directly as he said: “The Americans will sink you on the way if they want to, and we will help.”
When asked why Russia would want to join forces with the US, Solovyov chillingly replied: “Well, just for the love of art.”
Nato military chiefs are reportedly drawing up plans around stopping Russia and China from invading Greenland.
Sir Keir is said to take the threat from Russia and China in the region “extremely seriously” and has agreed to take action.