Overview
- Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said some international experts believe Trump would enter world history if he secures Greenland’s annexation, a view he called hard to dispute without judging its merits.
- Peskov stated the Kremlin is closely monitoring developments around Greenland and declined to comment on Trump’s claim of a “Russian threat” or on Russia’s plans regarding Denmark and Greenland.
- Trump announced tariffs of 10% on several European countries starting February 1, rising to 25% from June 1, saying they would remain until agreements on the “full and final acquisition” of Greenland are reached.
- Peskov confirmed President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join the U.S.-led Council of Peace on Gaza and said Moscow is studying the offer and expects contacts with Washington to clarify details.
- Thailand’s foreign ministry said it received and is reviewing a U.S. invitation to the Gaza council, which the White House has described as including figures such as Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, Mark Rowan, Ajay Banga, Stephen Witkoff and Robert Gabriel.