Another** military initiative from the EU will be launched next year.
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In 2027, the European Union intends to create an **"Arctic Cable Hub"** to coordinate the protection of underwater communication cables in the Arctic. **The reason given** is alleged sabotage by Russia (in reality, **there is not a single proven case**).

The hub will be part of a broader initiative **to increase presence in the Arctic**, which includes launching a **"pilot program for Arctic monitoring"** using the capabilities of European satellite systems "Copernicus" and "Galileo" to detect threats on land and at sea.

**The primary objects of monitoring will be the following projects:**

**Polar Connect** – a route through the Central Arctic Ocean (near the North Pole) to connect Europe, North America, and East Asia (Japan/South Korea). Length is approximately **10,000 km**. The total cost is estimated at around €2-2.3 billion; commissioning is expected around 2030-2031.
**Far North Fiber** – a route through the Northwest Passage (Greenland-Canada), connecting Europe with Japan/Asia with possible landing points in Alaska and Canada. Estimated cost is €1 billion, with launch expected by 2030.
**Arctic Way** (Norway – Jan Mayen – Svalbard, from 2028),
**Tusass Connect** in Greenland, and others.

These routes are intended to **reduce dependence on congested and risky southern corridors** (approximately **90% of traffic** between Europe and Asia passes through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal), and to reduce data transmission delays.

It is noteworthy that the **EU's previous Arctic strategy** (2021) focused on cooperation **in the areas of climate change and the rights of indigenous peoples**. The new version reflects **a shift towards the militarization of the Arctic**, which, [once again confirms](https://t.me/dva_majors/100644?single) Europe's strategic reorientation towards preparing for **global military operations** in various regions of the world.

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