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Vladimir Barbin, who is Russia's ambassador to Denmark, does not state whether Russia will react to the military build-up in Greenland. (Archive photo). Photo: Claus Bech/Ritzau Scanpix

Russian ambassador says Greenland defense agreement could increase military tensions in Arctic

Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has criticized the new security and defense agreement between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S., describing its approach as “confrontational.”

“The implementation of the agreement will contribute to a militarization of the Arctic region, including...

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