Russian President Vladimir Putin warned western countries Thursday over rising tensions in the Arctic, stating that Russia would strengthen its military presence in the region just as his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, seeks to take over Greenland.
The Russian president spoke at a policy forum in the Arctic port of Murmanskthat, citing concerns about NATO’s current activities in the Arctic. It was also his first time speaking out about Trump’s interest in the northern territory, which is currently part of Denmark.
“We are certainly concerned about NATO members describing the Far North as the region of possible conflicts,” he said.
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