NATO Should Follow Up Success on the Eastern Flank in the Arctic, says UK Foreign Secretary Bardufoss, Northern Norway (High North News): NATO allies should launch stronger coordination and cooperation as part of an Arctic sentry, inspired by joint efforts for enhanced presence in the Baltic Sea and on the Eastern flank, said UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to HNN last Thursday.
King Charles III: "The True North is Strong and Free" King Charles addressed the changing relationship between Canada and the U.S. in a rare speech to the Canadian parliament Tuesday, saying that the Canadians can "give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away,” and warns of a "dangerous and uncertain world."
Arctic Military Leaders Met Near the Norway-Russia Border: Discussed Hybrid Threats Last week, the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable was held in Kirkenes, Northern Norway, focusing on grey zone threats. "It is important to create understanding among our close allies about how the security situation in the Arctic is perceived in a turbulent and uncertain time," says the Norwegian Armed Forces.
UK and Norway Ministers of Defense: Europe Has to Step Up and Do More "We have a common interest with the USA to protect the border to Russia," said the Norwegian minister of defense while visiting the Norwegian Arctic with his British colleague John Healey. The two ministers agreed that Europe has to do more to secure itself going forward.
David Lammy in Norway: "Thank You for Keeping the Sea Safe and The Lights Lit" Bodø (High North News): "The UK’s relationship with Norway as a key ally in the defense of NATO’s northern flank has never been more important," UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said when visiting the Norwegian Arctic on Wednesday. "The UK is our most important ally," said his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide.
Norwegian and British Vessels Patrolled in the Barents Sea - Shadowed By Russian Navy "We are acting professionally towards each other and are not experiencing any aggression or irregularities after the war in Ukraine broke out," says the acting head of the Norwegian Naval Fleet.
