OREANDA-NEWS  The head of the European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, argues that Europe should expand its capabilities in the Arctic due to the growing activity of Russia and China in the region.

"Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic. China is also showing increasing interest in the region. Security in the Arctic is European security. Europe must act accordingly," she wrote on the social network X.

The head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, said on Monday that the European Union plans to increase investments in the defense of the Arctic region.

In May, the Arctic NATO countries announced an increase in their military presence in the Arctic.

As stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, NATO is deploying its programs to militarize the Arctic and turn the region into a conflict area.The head of the European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, argues that Europe should expand its capabilities in the Arctic due to the growing activity of Russia and China in the region.

"Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic. China is also showing increasing interest in the region. Security in the Arctic is European security. Europe must act accordingly," she wrote on the social network X.