Climate change threatens security and industry, Russian PM says
This week, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a government decree on the Paris Agreement. “The participation in this process
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Author: Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Shipping growing in Russia’s Arctic ports
More Arctic shipping means more load for regional seaports. Practically all the major ports along Russia’s northern coast are experiencing
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As Russia launches war games, Northern Fleet troops advance in the High Arctic
Troops from the Northern Fleet boast Russia’s reenforced presence in the High Arctic as they stage major military drills on
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Police crackdown on Putin opponent’s offices in Arctic Russia
The regions of Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, Arctic Russia are among the many regions affected by a major coordinated police clampdown
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Career diplomat to represent Murmansk region in Russian senate
Konstantin Dolgov will help us follow up our international Arctic policy, regional Governor Andrey Chibis says. A new government team
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Putin wants to boost Russia’s Arctic gas exports to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin requests state natural gas company Gazprom to find the necessary resources in Yamal. Only a few
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Political earthquake shakes up Northern Norway
The social-democratic party is the big loser in this Monday’s regional elections in Norway. And the downturn is the most
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Andrey Chibis wins governor’s elections in Murmansk, Arctic Russia
The man hand-picked by the Kremlin to lead the Russian Arctic region wins a clear victory in Sunday’s vote. When
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Floating nuclear power plant near destination in Russian eastern Arctic
Final preparations in Pevek, the remote Arctic town that will host the floating nuclear installation. The Akademik Lomonosov on the
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A hot summer across the Arctic, Russian meteorological institute says
June, July and August have never been this warm in the Arctic. Data from Russian and U.S weather institutes show
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Putin, Modi work on Arctic cooperation during Russia meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s visit to the Russian far east this week included focus on Arctic LNG, the Northern
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Russia showing renewed interest in Svalbard’s oil potential
The well Grumantskaya-1 in Svalbard proved little or no oil and gas resources and was soon abandoned by Soviet authorities.
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Companies building Russia’s Arctic mega-projects expect major tax breaks: reports
Natural gas company Novatek gets 40 billion rubles tax deductions for the building of a grand port terminal in the
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Retreating ice reveals new land in Arctic Russia
A 55 square kilometer big island is one of several pieces of land that has been discovered in the Russian
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No ice left on Russia’s Northern Sea Route
But the number of ships that set course for the Arctic route still remains low. The Arctic shortcut that connects
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