Russian ICBM launches showcase its modernized nuclear deterrent, Canadian expert
While much of the international attention has been focused on growing tensions between North Korea and the United States over
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Geopolitics (Russia)
Cruise missiles crisscross the Barents Sea
Officially, the massive bombardment at land and sea that have taken place on the Kola Peninsula and in the Barents
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Three Afghans arrested while trying to reach Norway from Russia
The prosecutor’s office in Murmansk informs that a criminal investigation is launched against the three young Afghan citizens that were
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Russia engages in military exercises near Norway
It is not a part of Zapad-2017, Russian military representatives argue. But is surely is tempting to say that it
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A stronger Russian presence in Arctic waters
Coast guard vessel «Polyarnaya Zvezda» sails 5,300 nautical miles in its first major patrol voyage along Russia’s Arctic coast. In
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Arctic security discussed at international summit in Russia
Peace and stability, environment and cooperation over Arctic oil and gas resources were key issues as Russian security boss Nikolay
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Russian Ministry of Defense approves new nuclear-powered destroyers
The warships will be more heavily armed than any other surface vessels in the Russian Navy. The Ministry of Defense
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What Russia’s new Navy Strategy says about the Arctic
There are new dangers and threats arising, the security document warns. The policy document, which was signed by President Putin
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Russian company announces keel laying of nuclear sub for Arctic waters
“Ulyanovsk” will be armed with eight cruise missile launchers and ten torpedo tubes. Sevmash naval yard in Severodvinsk announces the keel laying
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Putin signs law easing cross-border cooperation with Norway and Finland
Russian border municipalities, like Pechenga on the Kola Peninsula, can now conclude agreements with Norway and Finland. If Moscow agrees.
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Our future lays in the Arctic, says Putin in annual press conference
Russia’s power and opportunity grow as we expand into the Arctic, the president underlined in yesterday’s Direct Line press conference.
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Russia’s Northern Fleet takes on key role in search and rescue exercise with Norway
It used to be civilian rescue services and the Coast Guard which represented Russia in the joint search and rescue
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Russian military aircraft spotted outside Norway during Arctic Challenge break
Fighter jets from Bodø were sent on Quick Reaction Alert on Saturday. Norwegian Joint Headquarters confirms increased activity by Russian
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Anniversary voyage 40 years after icebreaker «Arktika» reached the North Pole
On August 17, 1977, nuclear powered icebreaker «Arktika» became the first surface ship to reach the North Pole. More than
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Russia demands €9,6 million to let Norwegian trawler go
The arrest of the «Remøy» by the Russian Coast Guard has triggered hectic diplomatic efforts by Norway. The case could
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