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As soon as the ice melts a bit. the US is going “compete” with Russia in the Arctic

The Arctic region could become a zone “military tension and competition” in the deterioration of relations between Washington and Moscow, RT reports with reference to the report of the US Congress Research Center.

The resumption of tensions in relations with Russia after its annexation of Crimea in March 2014 , in conjunction with a significant build-up in recent years, the Russian military capabilities and operations in the Arctic inspires observers fear, that the region will once again be a platform for military tension and competition, as well as concerns about the fact, Do you have enough US military resources to protect their interests in the region - the document says.

Как только льды подтают. США собираются "конкурировать" с Россией в Арктике

In the United States indicate that, that the melting of ice in the Arctic opens up opportunities for the US Navy. Currently, as noted, used mainly submarines due to the dense ice cover. It is noted, that other types of US troops - land, Air Force and Marines - have also begun to pay more attention to the Arctic Operations.

The report also emphasizes the, that the region had previously been "an arena of military competition" between the USSR and the USA, when both the state placed in the Arctic nuclear submarines and aviation.

but, It is said in the research center, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region's importance for the United States "greatly reduced" Ministry of Defense.

The authors note, because of the return of Russia to the Arctic the US side decided to once again strengthen its position in the region.

                          
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