Brussels, Belgium, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

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The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region. From critical raw materials to icebreakers and undersea cables, the bloc wants to up its presence in the geopolitical battleground, according to a draft of its new "strategy for the Arctic" seen by AFP. "The new reality in the Arctic requires Europe to be a strong and reliable partner......

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