The European Union has launched an updated strategy for the Arctic region, aiming to bolster its presence and influence amidst growing competition from Russia and China. This initiative addresses the strategic importance of the Arctic's resources and emerging shipping routes, particularly as climate change accelerates melting ice. The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, highlighted the region as a critical area for global power competition, emphasizing the need for the bloc to keep pace with its rivals. AI
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