Leaders Urge EU to Expand Arctic Presence Amid Russia 'Threat' The European Union has been urged by 12 countries, including Finland, Germany, and Sweden, to increase its strategic role in the Arctic region due to concerns over Russia's growing influence and hybrid activities.
This push comes as no surprise given the increasing importance of the Arctic region due to melting ice opening new maritime routes.
The EU's interest in the Arctic has grown significantly since 2021, with high level guest attendance at recent summits reflecting this increased engagement.