Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
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Key Points:
- Britain is in discussions with NATO allies about enhancing security in the Arctic to counter increasing threats from Russia and China, according to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
- These talks are described as routine rather than a reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to acquire Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.
- Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese control, a move Denmark’s prime minister warned could threaten NATO unity.
- British officials acknowledge growing competition from Russia and China in the Arctic and emphasize the need for a strong NATO deterrent in the region.
- Political figures suggest cooperative security efforts, with some proposing joint deployments to Greenland to maintain alliance cohesion and counter external threats.
