WorldArctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China has launched a seasonal container service to Europe through Russia’s Northern Sea Route, testing the Arctic as a strategic trade corridor while Beijing and Moscow expand their commercial and military footprint there. A U.S. commission warns Russia’s dependence on China is increasing Beijing’s leverage and access to the Arctic, while analyst Gordon Chang says Washington needs a stronger presence.
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Fox News★★★★☆2026-08-20 18:22Original
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
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