MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s push for control over Greenland wasn’t surprising given longtime U.S. interest in the mineral-rich territory.

"It would be wrong to believe that this is some sort of extravagant talk by the current U.S. administration," Putin said{ai:summary}<p>President Vladimir Putin commented on Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, stating it aligns with the U.S.'s historical focus on the mineral-rich territory. He indicated that such ambitions are not unexpected. #foreignaffairs</p>

Putin says Trump's desire for Greenland is not surprising but rooted in U.S. history

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