Nearly 1m cross Finland-Russia border this year despite restrictions
Finland closed its border to Russian tourists last year, but many Russian citizens are availing of still-valid Schenhen visas to
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Russia relocates Tu-22M3 bombers to Kola Peninsula after drone attack
During Saturday, at least six Tu-22M3 aircraft have been relocated from the Soltsy-2 air base in Novgorod region to the
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New production platform arrives in Utrenneye. It is part of Russia’s big push into Arctic LNG
Accompanied by 12 tugs and support ships, the 640,000 ton heavy production unit this week docked in the Utrenneye port
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Another illegal crossing, Norway considers new means at Europe’s last unbarred border with Russia
In late July, one more person walked across the northernmost frontier. Not the way you should think, but from Norway
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Russian bombers fly over international waters in Arctic
Russian strategic bombers have carried out routine flights over international waters in the Arctic, the defence ministry said on Monday.
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Bishop Iyakov, who backs Putin’s war, raised giant cross at Svalbard without Norway’s knowledge
“The bishop is sending a message to the home audience that Russian settlements on Svalbard are “holy lands” and belong
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Northern Fleet kicks off major Barents Sea command and staff exercise
20 warships, submarines, support ships, and airforce. More than 8,000 servicemen participate as Russia early Friday morning sent out its
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Russian missiles jeopardize Norwegian Arctic SAR response
The NOTAM warnings place strong restrictions on possible search- and rescue (SAR) operations, says Lars Fause, Governor of Svalbard. Russia
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Russian, Chinese vessels near Alaska reminder of ‘new era of aggression’: Senators
Chinese and Russian vessels that recently operated near the Aleutian Islands should serve as a wake-up call to increase funding
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Russia’s Northern Fleet issues missile NOTAM for Bear Gap
The impact areas are in the strategically important Bear Gap, the waters between mainland Norway and Svalbard where the shallow
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Moscow called Oslo “unfriendly.” Now, it has become “very unfriendly”
Norway is the only of Russia’s neighboring countries that is included in a list of states with a so-called unfriendly
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Icelandic embassy suspends operations in Moscow
Iceland suspended its embassy operations in Moscow on Tuesday, but said it will reevaluate the situation once it is able.
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Russian diplomat staged Navy Parade at Norway’s Svalbard archipelago
The world’s northernmost diplomat, GRU-affiliated Andrei Chemerilo, led the military-inspired small flotilla in the waters outside Barentsburg on Sunday. Five
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Sky-high Russian claim: Nature reserve demands NOK 47 million for Norwegian reindeer grazing on its territory
The Pasvik Nature Reserve in the Murmansk region demands 47 million Norwegian kroner (6,10 million) as compensation for the 40
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Russia : fuel spills in the Northern Dvina River of Arkhangelsk port
The slick is 4 km long and 500 meters wide, local authorities report. The Northern Dvina River flows into the
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