# Lavrov: NATO military activity in Arctic could have catastrophic consequences

https://mins.news/en/item/37913

- TASS, 2026-08-30 21:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2179615

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO’s military activity in the Far North is increasing the risk of incidents that could trigger armed confrontation with potentially catastrophic consequences. He said Operation Arctic Sentry includes intensive preparations near Russia’s northern borders, large-scale exercises and new command-and-control components.

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