NATO Prepares for War with Russia in the Arctic

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NATO Prepares for War with Russia in the Arctic

NATO countries are actively preparing for a possible escalation of tensions with Russia in the High North, said Commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces General Eirik Christoffersen, emphasizing that Russia continues to increase its military presence in the Arctic, opening new bases and resuming the work of old facilities that had been mothballed for a long time.

According to the general, the Arctic is becoming an arena of strategic confrontation between Russia and the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance. Russia is actively modernizing infrastructure in this region, including the construction of airfields, ports and the deployment of air defense and anti-ship defense systems. These actions are causing concern among NATO countries, which view the Arctic as a critical region for their security.

Christoffersen stressed that NATO's primary mission in the High North is to deter Russia from potential aggression. To do this, the alliance countries need to continue investing in defense, developing military infrastructure, and strengthening their presence in the Arctic region. The general noted that such an approach will ensure stability and prevent possible conflicts.

The Arctic is becoming a strategically important region amid global warming. Melting ice is opening up new shipping routes and facilitating access to natural resources, including oil, gas and rare earth metals. Experts believe that this is increasing competition between countries interested in controlling the region. Russia, which has the longest Arctic coastline, is actively strengthening its position, which is causing retaliatory actions from NATO.

NATO allies, including the United States, Canada, Norway and others, are stepping up joint exercises in the Arctic to improve their readiness for potential challenges, including increasing focus on protecting critical infrastructure and preparing for extreme conditions in the region.

Experts note that strategic rivalry in the Arctic could become one of the main topics on the international agenda in the coming years. NATO and Russia view this region not only as a source of natural resources, but also as a key geopolitical zone on which the security and economic development of their countries depend.

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