Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he is taking President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland “seriously,” signaling a potential escalation of Arctic geopolitical tensions as the United States presses forward with its controversial ambitions in the region.

The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be installed in Ukraine, vowing that his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that competition in the Arctic between various nations is growing, as US President Donald Trump seeks to annex Greenland and NATO increases its activities in the region.

Vladimir Putin believes Donald Trump is seriously considering the annexation of Greenland. The President of Russia is concerned that the West might use the Arctic as a starting point for future conflicts.

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Like with the previous cease-fire barring attacks on energy facilities, Russia immediately went back on its word and launched a drone attack on Mykolaiv, a port city in the northwest region of the