Russia to closely follow US deployment of missile defense system in Greenland: Russian spokesman

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Russia to closely follow US deployment of missile defense system in Greenland: Russian spokesman

2026-01-26 17:12 Last Updated At：21:17

Russia will closely monitor the possibility of the United States deploying a missile defense system in Greenland, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.

According to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Peskov emphasized the importance of Greenland to Russian security during an interview with Russian media. Speaking about the US Golden Dome missile defense system, he said Russia will undoubtedly closely monitor and analyze the United States' intentions.

Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island.

Since returning to office in 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland.

The US government has claimed that the island is crucial to US national security and has stated its intention to deploy the Golden Dome missile defense system there. Last May, Trump released the Golden Dome development plan, saying that the system could be integrated with existing US missile defense capabilities and, once fully operational, would be able to intercept missiles launched from other parts of the world and even from space.

Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, said earlier that the United States' desire to deploy the Golden Dome in Greenland is aimed at monitoring Arctic developments and acquiring the capability to intercept Russian hypersonic weapons.

Chinese PLA aerobatic team's J-10 jets arrive in Singapore for airshow

Seven J-10 fighter jets from the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport on Tuesday ahead of the 10th Singapore Airshow, scheduled for Feb. 3-8.

PLA Air Force spokesperson Xie Peng said this is the aerobatic team's 13th overseas flight demonstration, marking its return to the Singapore Airshow since the seventh edition in February 2020. The aircraft were accompanied by a YY-20A tanker plane, which allowed the aircraft to be refuelled in flight on the way to Singapore.

"The flight went smoothly and progressed in an orderly manner as planned. Next, we will carry out specific preparations on the aircraft and conduct adaptive training to ensure we are fully ready for the official aerobatic performance," said Li Bin, a member of the aerobatic team.

The team is scheduled to conduct multiple flight displays alongside aircraft from other participating countries. The take-off and landing airport and the display airspace are in different locations, with performances to be conducted over the sea.

"After six years, we have once again crossed mountains and seas to meet in Singapore. This is not only a reunion in the sky, but also a journey of friendship. Through our excellent aerobatic displays, we will extend the sincere greetings from Chinese people to audiences in Singapore and around the world, showcasing China's spirit and strength over the blue sky," said Li.

Established 64 years ago, the aerobatic team has performed more than 800 times for over 800 delegations across more than 180 countries and regions.