NATO Spokesperson

Last month... Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov vowed that Moscow would defend its interest in the Arctic, both in diplomatic and military terms. As one can expect from a defensive alliance, NATO will also defend its interest in this region. And the High North is important for the whole alliance. We have a responsibility to protect all our allies, including the seven here in the Arctic.

Last month... Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov vowed that Moscow would defend its interest in the Arctic, both in diplomatic and military terms. As one can expect from a defensive alliance, NATO will also defend its interest in this region. And the High North is important for the whole alliance. We have a responsibility to protect all our allies, including the seven here in the Arctic.

And we want to uphold the international rules-based order, which includes freedom of navigation.

And we want to uphold the international rules-based order, which includes freedom of navigation.

Last month... Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov vowed that Moscow would defend its interest in the Arctic, both in diplomatic and military terms. As one can expect from a defensive alliance, NATO will also defend its interest in this region. And the High North is important for the whole alliance. We have a responsibility to protect all our allies, including the seven here in the Arctic.

And we want to uphold the international rules-based order, which includes freedom of navigation.