New EU Arctic Strategy Points to Intention to Militarize Region — Russian MFA

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The European Union’s new Arctic strategy points to Brussels’ intention to militarize the region, which creates heightened risks of escalation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. «The EU is aiming for the further militarization of the Arctic, while choosing to simply remain silent about the fact that this very process carries heightened risks of unintended escalation,» Zakharova told a briefing.AnalysisRussia’s Arctic LNG Technology Could Open the Door to US Cooperation, but Sanctions Must Go – ExpertYesterday, 17:04 GMT

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