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“The shortest path for Russia or China to launch missiles against the United States is over the North Pole”

Analyzed on 2026-09-29T16:41:28+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-29

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The shortest path for Russia or China to launch missiles against the United States is over the North Pole, Ms. Alander said.

Extracted from: NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why. , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“The shortest path for Russia or China to launch missiles against the United States is over the North Pole, Ms. Alander said.”

NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.

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Metadata

Claim ID CLM-AF901868
Slug the-shortest-path-for-russia-or-china-to-launch-missiles-aga-af901868
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 226 d ago
Velocity 0.0/hr
Bias 0.00
Military Russia China