Russia has issued a warning over NATO’s reported deployment of troops to Greenland, saying the move could destabilize the Arctic region. Greenland’s strategic location makes it a key military and geopolitical chokepoint, and a stronger NATO presence would expand U.S. and European influence close to Russia’s northern flank.
The warning comes as Arctic militarization accelerates, with the U.S., NATO, Russia, and China all vying for long-term control over emerging shipping routes, natural resources, and security interests. Once considered a neutral zone, the Arctic is increasingly becoming a frontline for great-power competition, with potential consequences for global defense strategy, energy access, and trade corridors.
