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... Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, shared a clip of Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov discussing this assertion, where he also compared his proposal to President-elect Donald Trump's recent statement about acquiring Greenland for American security.

Why It Matters

Solovyov's comments come as global leaders consider the implications of a potential second term for Trump, who has pledged to quickly negotiate an end to the conflict. Tensions between NATO and Russia remain high following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Although the conflict has mainly focused on Ukraine, Russian officials and state media have frequently alluded to broader territorial ambitions. Poland and Romania, both NATO members, are often mentioned as potential targets in Russian propaganda. ...