Stoltenberg: Russian military capabilities in the Arctic pose a strategic challenge to NATO

Russia’s capabilities in the North pose a strategic challenge to NATO and the alliance needs a strong presence in the Arctic region, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a visit to Canada on Friday, according to Reuters.

“The importance of the North is increasing for NATO and for Canada because we are seeing a significant Russian military build-up with new bases, new weapons systems,” said Stoltenberg, who spoke alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“The geopolitical situation has changed over the past few months, so and understanding that Russia is a growing concern for all of us, it is timely to share with the Secretary General and with NATO all that Canada is doing through NORAD,” Trudeau said. referring to the US-Canadian North American Defense Agency.

Source: Capital

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