The Kremlin said Greenland is in Russia's sphere of 'national and strategic interests' — and it's got its eye on Trump's claims on the territory

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago.

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• The Kremlin is closely watching Greenland after Trump expressed interest in the US acquiring it.
• The Kremlin's press secretary said the Arctic is a zone of national interest for Russia.
• Trump said earlier this week that he would not rule out using military force to seize Greenland.

Russia is keeping a close eye on President-elect Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.