Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated in a La Vanguardia interview published January 18, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump occupying Greenland would make Russian President Vladimir Putin "the happiest man," urging Europe to advance integration with a common defense, as tweeted by Sánchez during the 9:16 a.m. to 9:46 a.m. UTC window. Sánchez shared the interview link on X at https://x.com/sanchezcastejon/status/2012801543620202508, emphasizing the need for Europe to provide itself with a truly common defense amid U.S. pressures over Greenland. The remarks follow previously reported Danish documents revealing U.S. informal requests for Greenland military site details and President Trump's January 17 tariff threats on Denmark and other nations unless a Greenland purchase deal is reached. Separately, UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang told Sky News the United Nations is "under heavy attacks" and sidelined in the age of Trump, according to a Sky News X post in the same window. A post by @Bricktop_NAFO criticized U.S. government rhetoric toward NATO allies, stating "these are the people that bled for America after 9/11," shared during the reporting period.
