Media: as long as NATO is distracted by Ukraine, Russia is fixed in the Arctic
The Arctic becomes new front of confrontation between Russia and the West, writes Alfredo Mantica in the publication, published on the Internet office of the Italian weekly.
The crisis in Ukraine, writes Mantici, can be seen as a strategic offensive by NATO and the United States and the approach of the Commonwealth to the borders of Russia. But a few years ago, he stresses, " is known for his vision of Russian politics opened a new front in the confrontation of East and West-facing North pole ".
Because of global warming and the melting of Arctic ice opens fresh trade route between Europe and Asia, as well as access to the gas and oil fields. Because of this, Moscow has begun the process of militarization of the Russian part of the region. On the new Siberian Islands creates the base of the Northern fleet, and upgraded the airfield on the New earth is able to accept most modern fighters and bombers.
at the end of 2014, Russia held in the Arctic, large-scale exercises - it is Possible to give a definite signal to NATO, writes Mantici. In the New military doctrine of the Russian Federation the Arctic was included in the list of priorities for the Ministry of defence, along with the black sea region, it was announced the deployment in the Arctic region offices.
These proposals caused concern Norway is the only NATO countries that are physically present in the area. Russia is unlikely to "pass the point of no return" on Norway at the North pole, but "opening a new front to be an element in the destabilization of relations between Moscow and the West," according to the publication.
reviews for Mantici, Russia could exploit this situation to "ease the pressure" on the Ukrainian question. In addition, as demonstrated by the example of Crimea, in the acquisition of new territories actions are worth more than words." For this reason, implies a Creator, "Russian influence in the Arctic seas will grow consistently, as long as NATO and Europe will be "distracted" on the Ukrainian Crisis ".
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