Russian Navy Commander: The situation in the Arctic remains tense, with rising risk of conflict

【Russian Navy Commander: The Situation in the Arctic Remains Difficult, Even with a Trend of Deterioration】

Moscow time December 9, 2025, Russian Navy Chief Alexander Moiseyev stated at the plenary session of the "Arctic: Today and Tomorrow" forum:

I must point out that the situation in the Arctic region remains difficult and has a trend of deterioration. We are increasingly hearing opposing views, including that the Arctic is a region where conflicts may occur in the future. In the past five years, the number of NATO reconnaissance flights in the Arctic has increased by 40%.

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