Belgium-NATO/Arctic Mission/Russia
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1. Screenshot of NATO's post on X
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2. Various of flags of NATO members, NATO flag, headquarters
3. "NATO Star" sculpture
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4. Various of NATO flag, flags of NATO members
Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of houses, ice
6. Man carrying rifle on street
Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Feb 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of houses, street view, pedestrians
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8. Various of building, sign of Russian Foreign Ministry
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Wednesday the launch of a major multi-domain military operation dubbed "Arctic Sentry", as Russia warned of countermeasures over the "militarization" of the Arctic territory Greenland.
The "Arctic Sentry" mission is aimed at strengthening NATO's presence across the Arctic and High North regions, according to the alliance's Allied Command Operations, headquartered in Mons, Belgium.
Colonel Martin O'Donnell, spokesperson for NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said earlier that the operation will feature regular naval exercises, intensified airspace monitoring with Allied fighter jets, and the temporary deployment of small army contingents to Denmark's autonomous territory of Greenland and other Arctic locations.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed on Wednesday that tens of thousands of NATO military personnel are expected to participate in exercises conducted within the "Arctic Sentry" framework.
In Moscow, addressing the State Duma on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Russia would respond with adequate countermeasures, including military ones, should Greenland be "militarized".
In a separate interview released online on the same day, Lavrov accused NATO of attempting to transform the Arctic into a theater of confrontation.
NATO has repeatedly engaged in provocations in the Arctic, but such actions will diminish quickly once their planners realize the serious consequences, said the Russian foreign minister.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, which he said is vital to American national security. Trump has also proposed deploying a "Golden Dome" missile defense system on the Arctic island, a plan that has alarmed Russian officials.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the Russian military would "closely monitor and analyze" Washington's intentions regarding Greenland.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also said earlier this month that the recent tensions surrounding Greenland stem from the U.S. desire to maintain its hegemony, vowing that Russia would ensure its national security under any circumstances.
Belgium-NATO/Arctic Mission/Russia
Dateline : Feb 11/12, 2026/File
Location : Belgium;Denmark;Russia
Duration : 1'31
Beijing, China - Feb 12, 2026 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Screenshot of NATO's post on X
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - April 3, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of flags of NATO members, NATO flag, headquarters
3. "NATO Star" sculpture
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - June 6, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Various of NATO flag, flags of NATO members
Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of houses, ice
6. Man carrying rifle on street
Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark - Feb 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of houses, street view, pedestrians
FILE: Moscow, Russia - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of building, sign of Russian Foreign Ministry
FILE: Moscow, Russia - 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of Kremlin, buildings, traffic
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced Wednesday the launch of a major multi-domain military operation dubbed "Arctic Sentry", as Russia warned of countermeasures over the "militarization" of the Arctic territory Greenland.
The "Arctic Sentry" mission is aimed at strengthening NATO's presence across the Arctic and High North regions, according to the alliance's Allied Command Operations, headquartered in Mons, Belgium.
Colonel Martin O'Donnell, spokesperson for NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said earlier that the operation will feature regular naval exercises, intensified airspace monitoring with Allied fighter jets, and the temporary deployment of small army contingents to Denmark's autonomous territory of Greenland and other Arctic locations.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed on Wednesday that tens of thousands of NATO military personnel are expected to participate in exercises conducted within the "Arctic Sentry" framework.
In Moscow, addressing the State Duma on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Russia would respond with adequate countermeasures, including military ones, should Greenland be "militarized".
In a separate interview released online on the same day, Lavrov accused NATO of attempting to transform the Arctic into a theater of confrontation.
NATO has repeatedly engaged in provocations in the Arctic, but such actions will diminish quickly once their planners realize the serious consequences, said the Russian foreign minister.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, which he said is vital to American national security. Trump has also proposed deploying a "Golden Dome" missile defense system on the Arctic island, a plan that has alarmed Russian officials.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the Russian military would "closely monitor and analyze" Washington's intentions regarding Greenland.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also said earlier this month that the recent tensions surrounding Greenland stem from the U.S. desire to maintain its hegemony, vowing that Russia would ensure its national security under any circumstances.
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Published : 2026-02-12 09:12
Last Modified : 2026-02-12 19:33:34
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