Sergei Lavrov accuses NATO of pushing the Arctic towards a new front of confrontation

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Russia
Politics
Sergei Lavrov accuses NATO of pushing the Arctic towards a new front of confrontation

Sergei Lavrov accused NATO of militarizing the Arctic, stating that this poses a direct threat to Russia's security. He specifically criticized the Arctic Sentry operation launched by NATO in February 2026, aimed at enhancing military presence in the region. Lavrov also noted that cooperation within the Arctic Council has been paralyzed since the onset of the Ukraine war, with a reduction in meetings and joint projects.

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