Russia’s actions in the Arctic, including the conduct of military exercises in the region, causing great concern to the United States and its NATO allies, said at a congressional hearing Allied Commander of NATO in Europe, US General Philip Breedlove.
«From the point of view of safety behavior of Russia in the Arctic increasing concern”, – quotes Bridlava Tass.
«Strengthening of Russia’s forces in the Arctic, the opening of military bases and the establishment of the Joint Strategic Command “North” to protect against the mythical threat of their territories, which the international community recognizes the Russian and for which no attempts, not in the interest of seven other Arctic states, “- said the general.
« Despite efforts the militarization of the Arctic from Russia, the European Command of US forces will continue to work with our partners from public and private organizations, to ensure security and stability in the region “- said Breedlove. He recalled that for this purpose the United States intend to continue with other countries, dialogue on security issues in the Arctic and to conduct joint military exercises there and rescue services.
According to the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology Sergei Donskoy, “Russia is opposed to any attempts to politicize the development of Arctic cooperation “and is interested in strengthening international cooperation in this region both on a bilateral and on a multilateral basis.
In December last year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said that for the Arctic” a serious battle unfolds, “but it It is not beyond the virtual, though “players are serious».
About the forthcoming establishment of groups of troops to protect the national interests of Russia in the Arctic, declared Defence Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu. He instructed the General Staff to develop the project deployment of the army in the Arctic.
As you know, the international legal status of the Arctic space is currently the subject of controversy, mainly between the US, Canada, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. In the first place it comes to accessories underwater Lomonosov and Mendeleev ridges, where, according to recent research, may contain about 12% of the world’s oil reserves.
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