Russia's top diplomat says NATO faces a deep crisis over Greenland
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Key Points:
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to purchase Greenland, calling it a "deep crisis" for NATO and questioning the alliance's unity, suggesting it could lead to conflicts between member states.
- Lavrov dismissed Trump's claims that Russia and China threaten Greenland, stating Russia has no intentions regarding the Arctic island and is monitoring the geopolitical situation.
- Lavrov cautiously supported Trump's initiative to form a Board of Peace aimed at addressing global crises, noting it reflects U.S. efforts to rally international cooperation beyond its traditional foreign policy.
- Lavrov praised Trump for proposing peace negotiations in Ukraine that consider Russian interests but condemned Kyiv and European allies for altering the proposals, warning Moscow will not accept such changes.
- The Russian diplomat criticized U
