In a dramatic swipe, Russia has taunted Britain amid rising tensions over Trump's controversial Greenland ambitions. Putin ally Dmitry Rogozin ridicules the UK for deploying just one officer, joking it's a "James Bond" mission.

With Europe sending 30 troops to Greenland, Rogozin questions why Britain sent only one. He sneers at the idea of Britain relying on a fictional spy, suggesting they believe Trump is "500 times weaker than Putin."

Rogozin mocks: “One Brit, maybe with a thermos and a duty. Could it be Bond and his 'Bond girls'?” This jab underscores Russia’s disdain and Rogozin’s fiery rhetoric.

The Russian politician adds fuel to the fire by speculating Trump's Greenland motives involve strategic weaponry, potentially escalating global nuclear tensions. As tensions simmer over Greenland, the geopolitical drama unfolds with sharp critiques and bold accusations.

Key Takeaways

• Russia ridicules UK's minimal troop deployment, invoking "James Bond."

• Rogozin speculates Trump's intentions for Greenland could escalate nuclear tensions.

• Tensions over Greenland highlight geopolitical frictions among global powers.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2026-01-17

 

 

The UK sending one soldier to Greenland is ‘not going to dissuade President Trump’

The exercise involved more than 550 soldiers, including special forces, from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, and Germany.

No matter that one troop is sent or thousands are sent, Trump looks to chaos and personal attention for gratification.

It was brook bond not James Bond

The number of soldiers sent to Greenland is irrelevant, it's all about symbolism and ensuring any attempt at annexation involves a physical attack on NATO.

I heard the UK could only get one soldier to agree to inconvenience themselves and risk subsequent legal action for Starmer's pathetic government.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2132499/uk-armed-forces-threat-lawfare-keir-starmer

1 hour ago, shackleton said:

It was brook bond not James Bond

Hope nobody melts yellow snow to make the tea.

Was it Blackadder, or Johnny English ?

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I heard the UK could only get one soldier to agree to inconvenience themselves and risk subsequent legal action for Starmer's pathetic government.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2132499/uk-armed-forces-threat-lawfare-keir-starmer

Not at all related to the present situation.

Putin is in no position to mock anyone...........🙂

5 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

The number of soldiers sent to Greenland is irrelevant, it's all about symbolism and ensuring any attempt at annexation involves a physical attack on NATO.

Symbolism is important. But deploying a large enough force to ensure that it won't be a walk in the park for Pete' s department of War.

The prospect of American casualties might deter the orange bully.

16 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

Symbolism is important. But deploying a large enough force to ensure that it won't be a walk in the park for Pete' s department of War.

The prospect of American casualties might deter the orange bully.

I think the NATO force will surrender immediately. It's just needs to be symbolic.

4 hours ago, transam said:

Putin is in no position to mock anyone...........🙂

He can only mock as Ruusia is done for the next 10 years and will not be a threat to Nato. He has depleted its stockpiles of military equipments and soldiers. It will take years to replenished its hardwares and their new recruits will not be an effective fighting force. Nato with expanded military spending and a resurging Ukranian military will be a strong deterent to Russia even without USA.

2 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

He can only mock as Ruusia is done for the next 10 years and will not be a threat to Nato. He has depleted its stockpiles of military equipments and soldiers. It will take years to replenished its hardwares and their new recruits will not be an effective fighting force. Nato with expanded military spending and a resurging Ukranian military will be a strong deterent to Russia even without USA.

Yes, I think so too, except Putin, he says is ready to take on NATO, that's wth a few from on here..............🙄............😆

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

I think the NATO force will surrender immediately. It's just needs to be symbolic.

I assume you mean the Trump led ones as he does a TACO!

8 hours ago, thecyclist said:

The prospect of American casualties might deter the orange bully.

That thought won't even cross his mind. He wouldn't care at all if he did happen to think about it.