# 12 European nations call on EU to expand Arctic presence amid growing threats

https://mins.news/en/item/57736

- euronews, 2026-09-14 13:26 UTC
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- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/12-european-nations-call-on-eu-to-expand-arctic-presence-amid-growing-threats

> EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday that the bloc must remain “vigilant” as Russian military activity in the Arctic increases and China’s interest in the region grows.

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