Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic. There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place, President Trump said recently. The U.S. President insists that control of Greenland is essential in light of these developments. Moscow's reaction to this narrative is surprising; rather than expressing discontent, Russian media appears to revel in the tensions. An article from Rossiyskaya Gazeta praised Trump while criticizing European leaders, stating that they hinder his ambitions. The same paper suggests that if Trump successfully annexes Greenland, it would cement his legacy akin to significant historical moments in American history, positioning the U.S. as a world power. Russian commentary highlights how Trump's Greenland fixation is straining transatlantic relations, seen as an opportunity to weaken Western unity. One Russian tabloid gleefully noted, Europe is at a total loss and, to be honest, it's a pleasure to watch this. Amid these tensions, pro-Kremlin commentators have exploited the situation to further justify ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, hoping a positive relationship with Trump benefits Russia's strategic goals.