# NATO pursuing active militarization of Arctic, Russian Foreign Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/20985

- TASS, 2026-08-13 08:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2172267

> Russian Foreign Ministry official Vladislav Maslennikov said NATO is using “mythical threats from the East” as a pretext to militarize the Arctic and strengthen offensive capabilities along Russia’s northern borders. He said Western approaches have increased military and political tensions and the risk of unintended escalation.

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