Johann Wadephul. Photo: Wadephul on Facebook
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on 14 July for stronger deterrence and defence measures on NATO's northern flank, citing growing hybrid threats from Russia.
Source: European Pravda citing DPA, a news agency
Details: According to Wadephul, Russia continues to expand its military presence in northern Europe and the Arctic, and is seeking to entrench its influence in the region. Wadephul gave this warning during a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide in the town of Bodø, north of the Arctic Circle.
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