President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about potentially using military or economic force to acquire Greenland, Canada, and control the Panama Canal have incited significant concern among international leaders. Danish officials and Greenland's prime minister firmly rejected these ambitions, emphasizing the territories' sovereignty. Trump’s rhetoric has drawn scrutiny from NATO allies and Russia, with concerns it could fuel geopolitical tensions. The Kremlin's spokesperson stated they are closely monitoring the situation, while European leaders expressed alarm at the implications of Trump's remarks for international relations.