Sidestepping Greenland row, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China and Russia

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Nato members must unite to protect the Arctic from growing Chinese and Russian influence. He emphasized the importance of a safe Arctic, Atlantic, and Europe for both European and US security. While avoiding direct comment on the US's controversial interest in acquiring Greenland, Rutte agreed with President Trump's assessment that Nato needs to increase its Arctic defense. He noted that seven of the eight countries bordering the Arctic are Nato members, with Russia being the only non-Nato Arctic nation, and China increasingly active in the region. Rutte affirmed that Nato is actively working to collectively defend the Arctic against Russian and Chinese influence.

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