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Lavrov: 'Countermeasures' if Greenland is Militarized

Published February 11, 2026, 12:17
Lavrov: 'Countermeasures' if Greenland is Militarized

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will adhere to the limits of the New START treaty, as long as the US does the same, after the treaty's expiration. He pointed out that Russia will take “countermeasures,” including military ones, in the event of the militarization of Greenland, condemning the strengthening of the military presence in the region. Lavrov also accused the US of bias regarding restrictions on Venezuelan oil and stated that Russia would seek clarification from Washington. He emphasized the need for dialogue with mutual respect and without the imposition of dominance.