According to a message from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the issue of Russia’s possible withdrawal from the Arctic Council is not currently being considered. The Ministry talked about this issue RIA News.
Answering the question of what actions of the Council could become a “red line” for Russia and lead to its withdrawal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs drew attention to the statement of the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, dated February 7. It was stated that if the Arctic Council becomes a hostile institution for Russia, Moscow will consider leaving it.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also added that various options are possible and that we do not want to make hypothetical reasoning.
The Russian ministry noted that the issue of leaving the Arctic Council is not relevant at the moment. Diplomats recalled that at the 13th official session of the Council, held in Salekhard on 11 May 2023, a joint statement was adopted in which all member countries expressed their support for constructive dialogue and cooperation in the region, and also confirmed their participation in the Arctic. Council as the leading international forum in the Arctic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its hope that all member states of the Arctic Council will fulfill their obligations. Russia supports an approach based on the development of mutually beneficial cooperation among the eight Arctic states for the sustainable development of the entire Arctic region.
Before that in Britain stated About Western concerns about Russia’s actions in the Arctic.
Previously in the USA stated About Russia’s significant advantage in the development of the Arctic.
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Source: Gazeta
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