
The head of European diplomacy justified the need for action by the growing activity of Russia and China in the region
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NATO's Arctic countries announced in May that they were increasing their military presence in the region.
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, argues that Europe must expand its capabilities in the Arctic due to the growing activity of Russia and China in the region.
"Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic. China is also showing increasing interest in the region. Security in the Arctic is European security. Europe must act accordingly," she wrote on the social network X.
The head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, said on Monday that the European Union plans to increase investment in the defense of the Arctic region.
In May, Arctic NATO countries announced an increase in their military presence in the Arctic.

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