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Norway Prepares for Hybrid Threats Amid Russian Tensions

2/11/2026

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Gen Eirik Kristoffersen, Norway's army chief, warned of a possible Russian invasion to safeguard its nuclear assets, but noted Moscow has no conquest goals in Norway akin to Ukraine.
He urged preparedness for hybrid threats while maintaining communication with Russia to avoid misunderstandings.
Kristoffersen dismissed claims of Russian designs on Greenland as unfounded, citing Moscow's focus on the Atlantic.
Norway is reinforcing its northern borders as European security dynamics shift.

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Gen Eirik Kristoffersen, Norway's army chief, warned of a possible Russian invasion to safeguard its nuclear assets, but noted Moscow has no conquest goals in Norway akin to Ukraine.
He urged preparedness for hybrid threats while maintaining communication with Russia to avoid misunderstandings.
Kristoffersen dismissed claims of Russian designs on Greenland as unfounded, citing Moscow's focus on the Atlantic.
Norway is reinforcing its northern borders as European security dynamics shift.