Russia accuses the West of creating security threats for Moscow in the Arctic

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the West of creating a security threat for Moscow in the Arctic and of building up its military activity there in a way which increased the chance of a military confrontation, a scenario it said Russia did not need.
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, made the comments at a news briefing. She said Moscow would do its best to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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