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Russia-China cooperation in Arctic is a concern for NATO, top general says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 22, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
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NATO's top general warns of increased Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic, highlighting joint military operations and potential territorial agreements.
NATO's Top General Raises Alarm Over Russia-China Arctic Alliance
NATO's Response to Russia-China Relations
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Increased cooperation between China and Russia is a source of concern for NATO, the top commander of the trans-Atlantic alliance Alexus Grynkewich said on Thursday.
Joint Military Operations
"We've seen that over the last several years, it's been both in the maritime domain with increased joint patrols as well as in the air domain with long range bomber patrols being conducted jointly", Alexus Grynkewich, a U.S. Air Force general serving as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, told journalists.
Potential Territorial Agreements
"We're constantly trying to enhance our posture and think of ways that nations can enhance our posture and the Arctic".
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly stepped back from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and said a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory.
NATO is waiting for direction on a possible agreement over the territory, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer and Alessandro Parodi, editing by Louise Rasmussen)
Key Takeaways
- •NATO is concerned about Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic.
- •Joint military operations in maritime and air domains are increasing.
- •NATO is enhancing its posture in response to these developments.
- •Potential territorial agreements in the Arctic are under discussion.
- •The U.S. has stepped back from using tariffs over Greenland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia-China cooperation in Arctic is a concern for NATO, top general says
1What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.
