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Arctic arrest

Son of Close Putin Ally Arrested For Flying Drone in Svalbard

A judge in Norway on Tuesday ordered the son of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies to be placed in custody for two...
Heightened Tensions

4 Russians Arrested in Norway for Breaking Photography Ban

For the third time in a week, police in northern Norway have detained Russian citizens for taking photos in areas where photography is banned. While the...
back in use

Russia to Revive Abandoned Arctic Military Airport

The reconstruction of Severomorsk-2 comes as part of a major upgrade of Northern Fleet airstrips in the European Arctic. 
lingering impact

Two Years After Huge Arctic Spill, River Water in Norilsk Is Still Red From Diesel Fuel

While mining giant Nornickel has said the local ecosystem is "satisfactory," environmentalists paint a different picture.
partnership on hold

Russia Pauses Nuclear Safety Cooperation With Norway in the North

Norway had frozen all financing to joint nuclear safety projects following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.