# NATO turning Arctic into zone of military confrontation, Russian diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/40011

- TASS, 2026-09-01 09:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2180319

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the Arctic is being turned into a zone of military rivalry. He said Russia has recorded numerous NATO drills and provocative strategic bomber flights, while NATO’s “Arctic Sentry” initiative, Arctic-related weapons purchases and northward infrastructure expansion are advancing.

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