Does Russia need Greenland’s resources?

NATO has reportedly discussed blocking non‑member states from obtaining mining rights on the island

Western officials are discussing ways to limit Russian and Chinese access to Greenland’s mineral resources as part of broader Arctic security talks, according to US media reports. The New York Times and Politico, citing unnamed officials, wrote this week that the discussions included restricting non‑NATO states from obtaining mining rights in Greenland and tightening oversight of mineral exploration licenses.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is rich in natural resources, including zinc, lead, gold, iron ore…

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