NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister

Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik poses for a picture at the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo, Norway, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche

OSLO, Jan ‌21 (Reuters) - The situation in NATO is difficult due ‌to the crisis over Greenland, but western allies ‌must remember their common adversary is Russia, which is increasing its military presence in the Arctic, Norway's defence minister said on Wednesday.

"These are demanding ‍times. The situation in NATO is ‍difficult," Tore Sandvik told ‌a meeting with foreign correspondents in Oslo.