# Russia’s adversaries preparing for escalation in Arctic, war correspondent says

https://mins.news/en/item/61088

- TASS, 2026-09-16 14:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/society/2188525

> War correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny said Russia’s opponents were preparing to escalate tensions in the Arctic and regarded the region as a place to increase pressure on Russia. He said the Russian Defense Ministry and Arctic authorities were monitoring their actions and were ready to respond to possible provocations and a prolonged escalation.

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