New EU plan for Arctic warily eyes influence of Russia, US

The EU has introduced a new Arctic Strategy to address security threats and climate change while competing with Russia, China, and the US for influence. Key concerns include military buildup by Russia and environmental impacts from drilling. The EU aims to enhance maritime security, expand icebreaker capacity, and boost climate research. It also plans to improve connectivity with Greenland and engage with Indigenous communities. The strategy emphasizes collaboration but does not intend to compete with NATO, focusing instead on resource coordination among member states.