**US Plans to Acquire Greenland, Claims Putin**
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 27 that the US is serious about acquiring Greenland. This comes after US President Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to take control of the Arctic island in January.
Trump said the US needs Greenland for “economic security”. The island is an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO member state and traditional US ally. It has vast reserves of mineral wealth and houses both Danish and US military bases.
Putin claims that the idea of acquiring Greenland has “historical roots” and dates back to the 19th century when the US considered annexing it, but Congress did not support the idea.
**Russia Monitoring Developments**
Moscow is monitoring developments regarding Trump’s plans for Greenland due to its own strategic interests in the Arctic region. Putin said Russia is ready to work with other countries on equal cooperation in the Arctic, despite challenges facing international cooperation in the region.
**Implications for Ukraine**
Security analyst Alexander Khara compared Trump’s ambitions for Greenland to Russia’s expansionist policies, particularly in Ukraine. The comparison raises alarm about the implications of Trump’s actions on state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ukraine is currently fighting to restore its territorial integrity amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the US must take action against Russian aggression, including a reaction to Russia’s occupation of Crimea in 2014.
**Other News**
* Ukraine says it has suffered 1,670 casualties over the past day, including 22,200 killed and 31,800 wounded.
* Russia launched 86 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile.
* The US Treasury Secretary said that a completed document for economic partnership with Ukraine is currently being reviewed by Ukrainians.
* Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on March 26 to discuss continued economic cooperation between the two countries.