European Commission VP Kallas: 'The Arctic Is The New Frontier For The Geostrategic Competition'

Описание: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the growing geopolitical tensions in the High North, asserting that 'the Arctic is the new frontier for the geostrategic competition.' She highlighted the significant risks posed by the increasing presence of Russia and China in the region as Arctic ice continues to melt due to climate change. Von der Leyen noted that Russia has been militarising the High North and disrupting regional cooperation, specifically citing an incident where a ship that cut internet cables in the Baltic Sea in December 2024 escaped through Russian Arctic waters. She emphasised that the European Union's response must be realistic, principled, and guided by international law. The President made a firm declaration that 'no country has the right to take over the territory of another,' referencing both Ukraine and Greenland. She stressed that a united Europe is essential to defending interests and values in the High North. The address concluded with a commitment to climate action and a focus on the people living in the region, reaffirming that the European Union stands by Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark in these efforts.

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