The NATO’s conduct of military maneuvers in the Arctic directed against Russia only undermines stability in the Arctic, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a comment to the Norwegian Aftenposten.
In addition, the escalation of tension is provoked by European countries, which, to please Washington, join the US anti-Russian sanctions.
However, a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Sulberg in the framework of the Arctic Summit of Dialogue summit in St. Petersburg contributed to the normalization of bilateral relations. And on October 25, the Russian delegation will take part in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of East Finnmark by the Soviet troops, he is the Nazi invaders. Events will be held in the Norwegian Kirkines.
Such trends are becoming an excellent example for European countries, which are still promoting Russophobia to the detriment of themselves and for the sake of American interests.