Russia: The militarization of northern Norway will not increase the security of the region

reported by Mehr News Agency quoted by Russia Elium, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia issued a statement this Saturday stating that the militarization of northern Norway will not increase the security of the region.

According to the announcement of this news agency, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced in a statement on Sunday: “We have repeatedly discussed the increase of Norway’s military power and the intensification of training and military activities of its forces. We have commented as part of NATO’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Arctic region.

The spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated in this statement: NATO declares that the northern regions of Norway bordering with Russia are well armed and strengthened within the framework of this alliance; However, Oslo authorities emphasize the issue of regional stability.

Maria Zakharova added: I want to emphasize that the militarization of northern Norway will not lead to an increase in security, but will have the opposite result and lead to an escalation of tension.

It should be said that earlier, “Erik Kristoffersen”, the Minister of Defense of Norway, said that NATO should improve its preparations for a possible confrontation with Russia.