# Russia to ensure Arctic security by expanding military capabilities — MFA

https://mins.news/en/item/21103

- TASS, 2026-08-13 10:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2172329

> Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Russia has all the means needed to safeguard its security and international stability in the Arctic, including by expanding its military capabilities. He accused NATO countries of seeking to turn the region into an arena of military rivalry and said Russia would continue strengthening its forces.

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