Putin promises ‘freedom and justice’ while opposition takes to streets
We must build a free and just society, Vladimir Putin underlined in Monday’s inauguration speech. But the young protesters who
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Governor of Karelia to leave office among four other Russian regional leaders
It is time to let in new people, Aleksandr Khudiulainen says. In an address announced Wednesday morning, the governor confirms
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No more free Navy sailing on Northern Sea Route
From now on, Northern Fleet vessels will have to pay for icebreaker services in Arctic waters. An amendment in the
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Swedish ex-minister tells Finland’s PM: ”Hard to understand why you invited Putin”
President Niinistö forced to defend forthcoming visit by Russian president in July and tells Swedish former defence minister: “You’re behind
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Murmansk, Russia: Transport hub trouble, again
The development of the Murmansk Transport Hub might be in jeopardy as costs swell and a key private investor seeks
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Shipping, Russia and reality TV : Arctic week in review
On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this
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Putin’s territories: from Crimea to Chukotka
On an overcast day in August, Russian President Vladimir Putin put aside his phone calls to German Chancellor Angela Merkel
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Ice-Blog: Canada and Russia rippling muscles in the Arctic
Enjoying my morning tea the other day, my attention was caught by an Arctic headline in our local newspaper. When
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