In the Pentagon, promised to closely follow the activity of Russia in the Arctic. This was stated by the official representative of the US Department of Defense John Kirby, reports RIA Novosti.
According to him, Washington intends to defend its national interests in this region. Kirby said that the US administration carefully monitors the situation in the Arctic. He added that no side would like to militarize the Arctic region.
At the same time, the representative of the Pentagon stressed that the Arctic is a key area for the United States, critical for American defense interests.
Previously, the American CNN TV channel said that Russia is increasing an unprecedented military presence and experiencing the latest weapons in the Arctic. CNN published satellite images, from which it follows that Russia strengthens the airfields and military bases on the Arctic coast, and also tightens military equipment and fighters to the region. In the material it is argued that Russia has two goals: to protect the north of the country and launch northern seaside shipping.