Russian TV's grandiose claims: Helping Trump annex Greenland
Another grotesque conversation on Russian state television. Propagandists discussed how they plan to help Donald Trump annex Greenland, Canada, and Ireland.
Many of the pieces of information provided by Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Solovyov, a leading Kremlin propagandist, suggested to his guests that maybe Russia will help him with Greenland. Let's recall, Donald Trump said that the United States would take control of Greenland "one way or the other." He claimed that the island is needed for "national security and even international security."
- And we will help Trump take Greenland. And Canada - we hear.
- And Ireland - says another interlocutor. - He didn't ask for it - the host replies.
- Maybe Ireland wants to join Russia. How do you know? - throws in another.
- A division of Europe. We'll have to reclaim our bases in Eastern Europe, return to Berlin, teach the Baltic countries to love the Russian language again. So much work awaits us - says Solovyov.
Then the conversation turns to US politics:
- All that work you mention will only be possible if J.D. Vance or someone similar wins the election in 2028. Because if so many obstacles are placed in Trump’s path that he loses the internal fight... And by the way, it seems that both sides are ready to deepen the conflict within the USA, then we will have nothing to talk about - said one of the interlocutors.
In the end, there was an absurd and symbolic summary: Then California will have to return to Mexico. Fort Ross* – to its native owners, Alaska will go back home. And Hawaii - concluded Solovyov.
* Fort Ross - a Russian settlement established on the Pacific coast in the area now known as Sonoma County, California.
At first glance, the conversation seems like an absurd, humorous dialogue — but in reality, it is a thoughtful mix of satire, geopolitical allusions, and public opinion manipulation. Russian media (especially propagandist talk shows) have used this method for years: talk about imperial ambitions "as a joke, but kind of seriously." This allows them to test audience reactions and narratives.
Russians are regularly fed with such absurd content. Recently, there have been claims that Finland, Warsaw, the Baltic countries, and Moldova "should be returned to the Russian Empire".
