The Arctic, developing as a space of dialogue, which is also confirmed by the Arctic states, nevertheless gradually turns into a geopolitical platform, and additional factors interfere with the interaction of states in the form of conflict situations in different regions of the world, sanctions, etc. Russia is the largest Arctic state, and therefore its activities in the Arctic are always taken into account by other Arctic players. The EU seeks to fix its presence in the Arctic, pursuing a cautious but consistent policy through the Northern Dimension, inter-regional cooperation and other programs in order to prove its right to participate in the Arctic dialogue. It is obvious that the EU also takes into account the Russian factor, which in recent years has become even more significant for European politicians in their foreign policy in different directions. In connection with the global goals of the European Union, Russia needs to clearly understand the EU’s position in the Arctic.