Rubio warns Russia, China active in Arctic; US to bolster NATO security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a NATO tour starting in Iceland, warned that Russia and China are already operating in the Arctic, signaling a renewed US push to strengthen security in the region. The statement underscores growing strategic competition over Arctic routes and resources, with Iceland positioned as a key link in NATO's defense. The extent of US military commitments remains unclear, but the rhetoric marks a shift toward more assertive Arctic posture.