New sanctions deal fatal blow to Russia’s Arctic LNG
Russia intended to become a world leader in liquefied natural gas. The war against Ukraine has torpedoed its plans. The
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In Russia’s North, locals are starting to feel the new war economy
Five weeks after the onslaught against Ukraine, dire consequences of war are increasingly being felt by ordinary Russians. Inflation is
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Population of Murmansk, Russia, down by 8,700
First of all, we need to take measures to stop the current decrease, Acting Deputy Governor Maria Derunova told the Barents
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Russian Sami activist protesting Ukrainian conflict seeks asylum in Norway
“I can never return to Russia before the genocide regime is changed,” says Andrei Danilov, a Kildin Sámi from Olenegorsk
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Blog: Russia’s Arctic gas is funding the war in Ukraine
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the seven other member states of the Arctic Council have hit a “pause”
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Russia’s Arctic policy at risk of major collapse
Energy projects are put on hold and hyped ambitions for the Northern Sea Route increasingly look doomed. At the same
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Russia announces stricter entry rules as new Iron Curtain looms
The Russian foreign minister says a draft presidential decree is being made aimed at restricting entry rules for people from
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Major disaster averted in icy Kara Sea after two oil barges ran aground
Russia’s Marine Rescue Service describes the unprecedented salvage operation as “extremely difficult” as ice was rapidly building up on the
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A wave of war propaganda is gushing over Russian youth
“The Russian Army is fighting for the security of Russia and the whole world against Nazism,” a video produced by
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Russian Navy announces firing near NATO Arctic exercise
Russia’s biggest warship, the nuclear-powered battle cruiser “Pyotr Veliky” and the destroyer “Severomorsk” are sailing towards the activated warning zone
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Norway intends to keep seaports open to Russian ships
We must not burn all bridges to the Russian people, the Norwegian Trade and Industry Minister says Temperatures had dropped
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Arctic Economic Council switching to online meeting amidst Russian invasion of Ukraine
Amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Arctic Economic Council (AEC) annual general meeting in St-Petersburg will go from a hybrid,
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Russia’s Arctic LNG project might come to halt
Novatek will not get needed financing for its development of the Arctic LNG 2. Following Western sanctions against Russian banks, the
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Schools in Murmansk, in Arctic Russia, told to teach anti-Ukraine propaganda
Teachers are requested to enlighten school kids about Ukraine’s “genocide against Russians” and its “historical adherence” to Russia. The Ministry
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Blog: Blowback – The Ukraine Conflict and Arctic Security
The illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February will result in aftershocks throughout Europe and the global community for
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