# EU’s new Arctic plan cautiously eyes Russian and US influence

https://mins.news/en/item/108218

- DW, 2026-10-20 16:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/new-eu-plan-for-arctic-warily-eyes-influence-of-russia-us/a-79715219?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The EU has set out priorities for the Arctic in a new strategy, amid competition for influence with Russia, China and the US. Kaja Kallas said drone incursions, GPS jamming and cable sabotage threaten regional security. The bloc plans to boost maritime security, icebreaker capacity, satellite surveillance and climate research.

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