In a recent escalation of Arctic tensions, Russia has issued a stark warning regarding the militarization of Greenland, threatening 'adequate countermeasures, including military-technical ones,' if Western countries increase their military presence on the island. This development follows several European nations deploying small troop contingents to Greenland, as reported by Business Recorder and Tribune Latest on February 11, 2026. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that any militarization aimed at Russia would provoke a response, highlighting the strategic importance of the Arctic region. Lavrov criticized Denmark for treating Greenlanders as 'second-class citizens' and insisted that the issue should be resolved between the US, Denmark, and Greenland without external interference. This sentiment was echoed across various sources, including Metro TV and Times Now World, which noted that the Arctic should remain a zone of peace and cooperation.