Russian ambassador warns Norway about NATO cooperation
The Russian ambassador to Norway, Nikolay Korchunov, has issued a clear warning to Norwegian authorities. He claims that Norway has taken a serious risk by aligning itself more closely with NATO in the High North.
According to Korchunov, Norway is now acting as a staging ground for NATO military operations directed at Russia. The ambassador believes that this development is creating a more tense situation in the north, and that it could have consequences for the relationship between the two neighboring countries.
Norway has increased its military cooperation with NATO for several years, especially following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The government emphasizes that this cooperation is defensive and necessary to safeguard Norwegian security and sovereignty in the High North.
The statements from the Russian ambassador come at a time when the security policy situation in Europe is highly tense. Norwegian authorities have not yet provided a detailed comment on Korchunov's latest remarks, but have previously rejected claims that Norwegian military activity is intended to provoke Russia.