Russia said on Thursday that NATO's talk of Russia and China being a threat to Greenland was a myth designed to artificially whip up hysteria and that what it called the Western alliance's policy of escalating confrontation in the Arctic was extremely dangerous.

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said Sunday that these talks are routine and not a response to U.S.

Up to 25,000 Russian soldiers are being killed every month, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said this week.

Grynkewich stated at Sweden’s National Security Conference that Russia and China are escalating joint patrols in the Arctic, extending their presence from the Russian northern coast to north of Alaska and near Canada.

Russia and China allegedly expanding Arctic presence for military reasons, conducting joint patrols near Alaska and Canada, top NATO commander warns.

Drones have turned the front line into a kill zone, and made casualty evacuation extremely difficult and dangerous.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a pointed message on Ukraine and European security while receiving credentials from thirty four newly appointed ambassadors at the Kremlin. Addressing diplomats from France,