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Troops in Russia’s High Arctic undergo “military-patriotic” training

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 12:05
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The new political department of the Russian Armed Forces has its first training session for soldiers serving in High Arctic

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Arctic odyssey for Russia’s new military vehicles – will drive 2,000 km over Laptev Sea ice

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017 at 15:27
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Deputy Defence Minister Dmitry Bulgakov confirms that several new military vehicles are ready to embark on the harsh journey from

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New Arctic military base is declared ready for operation in Russia

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 16:22
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The Northern Fleet moves into its new premises at Kotelny, the New Siberian Islands. Several more Arctic bases will be

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More protection for Russian Arctic archipelagos

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 04:45
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Militarization and offshore oil development notwithstanding, major new areas of Russian Arctic lands are being subjected to enhanced environmental protection.