Tensions Rise in the Arctic as Russia Claims North Pole and Launches Military Drills, Met by NATO Exercise
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Russia recently claimed ownership of part of the Arctic seabed, including the North Pole, approved by a UN commission. This is contested by other Arctic nations.
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The US and NATO allies have launched a military exercise, Operation Ice Camp 2024, to counter Russian ambitions in the Arctic.
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Russia has superior icebreaker capabilities compared to other Arctic nations to operate in the harsh conditions.
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Control of the Arctic is a new "Great Game" between Russia and the West due to potential resources and strategic assets.
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The Arctic has become a symbol of NATO's resolve against Russian aggression, with all Arctic nations now aligned with the US.