According to a report by TASS on December 9, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Alexander Moiseev said in his speech at the “Arctic: Present and Future” international forum that the situation in the Arctic region is still complicated, and the Arctic is increasingly viewed as a region where future conflicts may occur. Moiseev said, “It must be pointed out that the situation in the Arctic region is still complicated. We are not hearing discussions about Arctic cooperation, but more and more opposing voices, including the Arctic as a region where future conflict is likely to occur.” Moiseev pointed out that Western countries are strengthening their military presence in the Arctic and are stepping up efforts to block Russian economic activities in the region.

According to a report by TASS on December 9, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Alexander Moiseev said in his speech at the “Arctic: Present and Future” international forum that the situation in the Arctic region is still complicated, and the Arctic is increasingly viewed as a region where future conflicts may occur. Moiseev said, “It must be pointed out that the situation in the Arctic region is still complicated. We are not hearing discussions about Arctic cooperation, but more and more opposing voices, including the Arctic as a region where future conflict is likely to occur.” Moiseev pointed out that Western countries are strengthening their military presence in the Arctic and are stepping up efforts to block Russian economic activities in the region.