Russia will position more military in the Arctic and defend its interests in the region, said President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (27). The statement took place at the International Arctic Forum in the city of Murmansk, northern Russia.
Also according to Putin, the Russian leader pointed out that the country is concerned that “NATO countries [a aliança militar ocidental] They are generally increasingly designating the far north as a trampoline for possible conflicts. ”
Thus, he noted that Russia is monitoring the situation and preparing an appropriate response.
“It is obvious that the role and importance of Arctic for both Russia and the whole world are growing. But unfortunately, geopolitical competition, the struggle for positions in this region, is also intensifying,” he said.
Expansion of trade in the region
Putin, who is interested in increasing trade through the North Sea Route (NSR) through the waters of the Arctic, while Russia transfers trade to Asia and away from Europe because of western sanctions, said Russia never threatened anyone in the Arctic but was prepared to defend its interests.
Foreign partners prepared to cooperate with Russia in the region would have guaranteed a good return on investment, he said in an important speech in the city of Murmansk in the North.
Putin requested an expansion of the ports of northern Russia and the construction of a merchant fleet in the Arctic, backed by new generation ice cream, including those powered by nuclear power.
But he said Russia’s domestic capabilities were insufficient for it at the moment, and would also require the purchase of vessels and interaction with foreign naval builders.
Arctic contains fossil and mineral fuels under the earth and the bottom of the sea that can become more accessible with global warming. It is also an area of military competition, where defense analysts say Russia has built its presence much faster than the West by reopening the bases of the Soviet era and modernize its Navy.
This content was originally published in Putin says Russia will increase the number of military in the Arctic on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
Bruce Belcher is a seasoned author with over 5 years of experience in world news. He writes for online news websites and provides in-depth analysis on the world stock market. Bruce is known for his insightful perspectives and commitment to keeping the public informed.
