“We Cannot Be Naive” – NATO Activates Arctic Sentry

Описание: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announces the launch of Arctic Sentry, a major new NATO operation unifying all Allied activities in the Arctic under a single command for the first time.

Speaking at a press conference, Rutte confirms that the Arctic and High North are becoming strategically critical due to Russia’s increased military activity and China’s growing involvement in the region. Arctic Sentry integrates large-scale exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance and Norway’s Cold Response, involving tens of thousands of troops and advanced Arctic-capable equipment.

The operation is placed under the authority of NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander and delegated to Joint Force Command Norfolk, with coordination from Allied Command Transformation. Rutte highlights lessons learned from Ukraine, the importance of counter-drone capabilities, and the security challenges posed by newly opening Arctic sea lanes.

The announcement follows discussions with the US President in Davos and ongoing talks between Denmark, Greenland, and the United States about long-term Arctic security and investment protection.

With seven Arctic-bordering nations now in NATO, the Alliance is strengthening its presence in the High North as geopolitical competition intensifies.

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