Russia monitoring Trump's 'dramatic' comments on Greenland acquisition

"We are watching the rather dramatic development of the situation very closely, but so far, thank God, at the level of statements," he added.

Trump, who earlier this week said he could not rule out using military or economic force to take the Danish territory as well as the Panama Canal, has drawn some rebuke from European leaders like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who reminded the former, and soon-to-be president of the United States, that national sovereignty is a "fundamental principle of international law and a key part of what we call Western values."

"In talks with our European partners, there is an uneasiness regarding recent statements from the U.S.," he added, without mentioning which European leaders. "It is clear: We must stand together."

Despite international concern over Trump's comments, some European leaders appear to be toeing the line when it comes to the level of rebuke they have issued.

The statement is a subtle reminder that Greenland, as a territory of Denmark which is a NATO member, is protected under the international alliance - though it is unclear if Greenland would remain so upon seeking independence or whether it, like Sweden and Finland have in recent years, would then need to apply for its own membership. 

The Trump transition team did not respond to Fox News Digital's questions over how Trump's threats could violate that treaty and threaten military conflict with NATO allies. 

Instead, a statement from Trump transition team spokesperson Karoline Leavitt was provided which said, "Every decision President Trump makes is in the best interest of the United States and the American people. That's why President Trump has called attention to legitimate national security and economic concerns regarding Canada, Greenland, and Panama." 

However, Russian leaders have picked up on the apparently restrained response from some European leaders and on Thursday Peskov said, "Europe is reacting very timidly to this, it is clear that it's scary to react to Trump's words, so Europe is reacting very cautiously, modestly, quietly, almost in a whisper. 

NATO did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's questions.