Iceland Should Have 'Skin in the Game' in Securing Arctic, PM Says

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Russia's aggression against Ukraine matters to Iceland. If the Russians win in Ukraine, they will turn their sights to the North.

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In case of victory in Ukraine, Russia may target the North - Icelandic Prime MinisterIcelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostatóttir, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte, stated that the Russian aggression against Ukraine is important for her country. In case of victory, Russia may turn its attention to the North.

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The Prime Minister says NATO needs to focus more on the Arctic, where international tensions are shifting. Iceland needs to build infrastructure, such as airports and ports, to contribute to the alliance.

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Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir wrote: Good meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. There was a full understanding of Iceland's position and contribution to the collective defense of NATO countries. Although NATO and its member states are now responding rapidly to developments in security and defense matters, there will be no change in the nature of Iceland's relationship with NATO and our allies. We are a non-military country – but…

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The Icelandic government intends to place greater emphasis on its role within the Atlantic Alliance and focus on strengthening the strengths it entails. This was stated by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir at a joint press conference with Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, this morning. This was Kristrún's first visit to NATO headquarters as Prime Minister of Iceland. Security and defense issues were in focus. They also discussed the war in …