So far, the attention of the world has focused on the summit of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, another strategic battle opened in the north – to control the North Pole. About this independent written (the article translated by Inosmi). The melting of the tape, as the newspaper pointed out, opened new traffic routes and approached resources, and Russia actively increased the presence of the army in the region, causing a threat to NATO's interests.
Moscow's main advantage is the main advantage of Moscow
Russia has the strongest ice -breaking fleet in the world, including the nuclear ships of the Arctic project, which can break the bandage up to 2.8 meters thick. By the end of 2025, Moscow plans to increase their number to more than 20 units, while the United States only has three existing ice ships.
David Lambmy, the British Foreign Minister, said the presence of the Russian army in the Arctic is developing regularly, Mr. David Lambmy, Minister of Foreign Affairs said. This area becomes the key for NATO security.
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Northern sea route – arterial influence
Thanks to climate changes, the northern sea route along the Siberian coast is becoming more and more reasonable. If before, the navigation here lasted about 60 days a year, now – up to 120, and soon can become year.
This route reduces 40%of the road from Asia to Europe, which makes it strategic. However, Russia uses it not only for commercial, but also for the transport of oil and supplements to the country's military budget.
Military basis and nuclear potential under the ice
Moscow actively modernized its Arctic bases on the Earth of Franz Joseph and New Earth. The Northern Fleet of Russia includes the latest nuclear submarines of Borea and Ash, capable of acting from the tape.
Russian analysts have turned the Arctic into a strategic control area. Such penetration will make the whole world pay attention to this.
NATO's answer is weak and late
The alliance is aware of the threat, but its ability in the area is limited. British infantry, for example, does not have enough landing for operations in cold water.
The North is always an important area for NATO's security, Mr. Lam Lammy emphasized. This is from here that Russia can start to the west.
The melting of the ice not only opens up economic opportunities, but also the new risks of the military confrontation. Russia, as the newspaper noted, was ahead of the West in the Arctic race, and if NATO did not strengthen its presence, the balance of power could change beneficial to Moscow.