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de Volkskrant @volkskrant.nl

The European Union is strengthening its relations with northern neighbors to counter the increasing military and economic influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region, and is introducing a new Arctic Strategy focused on security and sustainable resource development. #Noordpoolgebied #EUstrategie #geopolitiek (translated)

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EU verstevigt relatie met noordelijke buren, want ‘Rusland en China maken Noordpoolgebied tot frontlinie’

Label: NieuwsNieuwsEU verstevigt relatie met noordelijke buren, want ‘Rusland en China maken Noordpoolgebied tot frontlinie’De EU haalt de banden met de noordelijke buren aan om de toenemende militaire en economische activiteiten van Rusland en China in het poolgebied een halt toe te roepen.

3:52 PM · Oct 20, 2026

Kaja Kallas 3h

"Now that Russia and China are increasing their presence and ambitions, the Arctic has become a frontline in the global power struggle. Our renewed strategy reflects this new reality and unmistakably places security at its center," said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday during the presentation of the Arctic Strategy. #Noordpoolgebied #EUstrategie #geopolitiek (translated)

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Ursula von der Leyen 3h

"The Arctic region is the place where the geopolitical tectonic plates clash. Therefore, we must act now and determine our strategic position," said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. #Noordpoolgebied #EUstrategie #geopolitiek (translated)

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