NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that increasing NATO activity in the Arctic represents a direct security threat to Russia. Per France 24, this warning follows the February launch of NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, which aims to bolster the alliance's presence in the region. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Moscow and efforts by United States President Donald Trump to acquire Greenland.

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