Russia considering withdrawal from UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Arctic
“The issue of the possible denunciation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Arctic is
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Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says
Only 10 percent of Russian citizens in Finland told an online exit poll that they voted for President Vladimir Putin
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Norwegian MFA about so-called Russian election: “Not free, not fair, not democratic”
“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: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates, says Orpo
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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Kremlin: “simultaneous gatherings” at polling stations are “criminal offense”
By Elizaveta Vereykina Moscow prosecutor’s office issued an official statement on its social media page saying they “identified” calls online
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Oslo ups defence spending to 2 % of GDP
“The situation out there and the needs here at home makes it necessary to now strengthen our Armed Forces,” says
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Sweden officially joins NATO during ceremony in Washington
Sweden joins a year after Finland, following delay due to resistance from Turkey, Hungary Sweden joined NATO in Washington on
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Europe needs unique iron ore from Kirkenes, says Swedish mine developer
But the security situation in the Norwegian-Russian border area might scare away investors, admits Christer Lindquist, CEO of Grangex. “This
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Arctic Council resumes working group meetings, held virtually
The Arctic Council is inching back to towards its regular sustainability work, with the resumption of virtual working group meetings.
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Putin issues warning about western troops in Ukraine, highlights nuclear threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday delivered a blunt message to the West, warning that it risks provoking a global
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Built to befriend Russia, Barents Cooperation transforms to Nordic front
War and aggression has left regional cooperation with Russia in shatters. The Norwegian government nonetheless continues to nurture hope for
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Russian jamming disrupting GPS signals for Norwegian aviation almost daily
Pilots flying the Finnmark region see a sharp spike in disturbances of navigation caused by Russian electronic warfare units located
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Ukrainian refugees in Sweden on hopes and fears for the future
Oleksandra Byelyavska and her young son came to Sweden in September 2022, after fleeing Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine. While remaining
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“Norway is safe,” Jonas Gahr Støre reassures from border to Russia
Amid mounting threats from Moscow, the Norwegian Prime Minister underlines that he sees no immediate Russian threats against Norway. At
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Intelligence reports: Russian intelligence operations a major threat to Sweden
Sweden continues to be in a serious security situation, according to its intelligence service Säpo. Russian intelligence operations pose a
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