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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) 

Russia considering withdrawal from UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Arctic

The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 16:08
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“The issue of the possible denunciation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Arctic is

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Geopolitics Politics Politics (Finland) Politics (Russia) 

Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says

Yle News
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 16:34
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Only 10 percent of Russian citizens in Finland told an online exit poll that they voted for President Vladimir Putin

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) 

Norwegian MFA about so-called Russian election: “Not free, not fair, not democratic”

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 14:19
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“I want to express my sympathy and support to the Russians that continue to dare to work for a different

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Finland Geopolitics Geopolitics (Finland) Politics Politics (Finland) 

Finland: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates, says Orpo

Yle News
Posted: Friday, March 15, 2024 at 15:43
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) outlined the government’s proposal for a tougher new border

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* Newsroom Picks * Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Newsroom Picks • zone 1 

Oslo ups defence spending to 2 % of GDP

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 13:40
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“The situation out there and the needs here at home makes it necessary to now strengthen our Armed Forces,” says

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 Geopolitics Geopolitics (Finland) 

Finnish volunteer soldier dies in Ukraine

Yle News
Posted: Friday, February 23, 2024 at 14:38
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The 21-year-old man from eastern Finland is the third Finnish citizen known to have died in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 Geopolitics Geopolitics (Sweden) Society Society (Sweden) 

Ukrainian refugees in Sweden on hopes and fears for the future

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, February 23, 2024 at 14:29
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Oleksandra Byelyavska and her young son came to Sweden in September 2022, after fleeing Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine. While remaining

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Sweden) Newsroom Picks • zone 2 Sweden 

Intelligence reports: Russian intelligence operations a major threat to Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 16:16
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Sweden continues to be in a serious security situation, according to its intelligence service Säpo. Russian intelligence operations pose a

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Sweden) 

Counter-intelligence agency: These are the biggest threats against Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 14:33
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Russia will reestablish its military presence near Sweden as soon as it can, according to a new report from the

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway 

Ramishvili and his Nordic colleagues all summoned over Navalny death

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 14:07
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The killing of opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, who died in a Siberian prison camp last week, triggers strong diplomatic reactions.

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Geopolitics Politics (Russia) 

Navalny’s wife vows to continue his work

The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024 at 13:36
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The widow also hints that soon her team will reveal the details of Navalny’s death. Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 2 Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Politics (Russia) 

New commander of Russia’s ‘Kirkenes Brigade’ says his marines are fighting NATO

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:53
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Roman Fyodorov headed the 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade in Pechenga before he recently took over the command of the nearby

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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway 

British aircraft carrier sets sail for exercise inside Arctic Circle

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:56
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Armed with F-35, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, the carrier will take a lead role in Norway’s large-scale allied winter exercise

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway 

Norwegian intelligence warns about mounting Russian threats

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, February 12, 2024 at 12:02
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Norway has not faced such serious threats against its national security in several decades, the country’s three main intelligence authorities

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Sweden) 

Sweden closes investigation into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11:57
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Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline has been closed, as Swedish courts lack jurisdiction in

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In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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