EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows
The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
According to Al Jazeera English, the new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU, Arctic and Russia.
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