NATO has changed its approach to Arctic security: instead of treating the region as a purely national responsibility, it now mainly emphasizes a joint and coordinated response by all allies.
Radmila Shekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of NATO, spoke about this at a security conference in Oslo on the topic “Transatlantic Partnership in the Face of a New Normal,” Ukrinform reports citing Türkiye Today.
A New Joint Approach to the Arctic
We see that across the Arctic there is growing interest and presence of Russia. They have established an Arctic command, restored operation of some old military facilities and are creating new ones – essentially, deep-sea ports, as well as airfields. They are testing their latest weapons in the Arctic
– Radmila Shekerinska
This aligns with the interests of all NATO allies, and that is why we agreed to do more, focusing not only on individual parts of the Arctic, but viewing the Arctic as a region where we need to be strategically present and defend our interests
– Radmila Shekerinska
According to the official, NATO’s coordination of actions in the Arctic is in line with the interests of all member states, underscoring the new joint approach to the region.
According to Ukrinform, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos that the framework agreement on Greenland, agreed with Donald Trump, would require NATO countries to strengthen security measures in the Arctic.
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