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Articles with tag "Arctic"

North weapons

Russia Tests New Arctic Anti-Aircraft Missiles at Novaya Zemlya

The Tor-M2DT missile system has a vital role in Russia’s re-armament of the Arctic.
arctic circle

Struggling Murmansk Shipping Company Loses Control of Sole Passenger Line

The ship is a lifeline for Russians living in settlements on the White Sea coast.
Oil giant

Rosneft Wants Massive Tax Break for Arctic Investment, Media Reports

Rosneft could invest up to 8.5 trillion rubles ($135.2 billion) in the Arctic in return.
New trend

Russia Eyes Own Arctic Cruise Liners

Murmansk and Barentsburg could become vital ports for a new series of Russian medium-sized luxury ships.
Icebreaker project

'We Want to Change the Course of History,' Northern Sea Route Operator Says

With new icebreakers, Russia's Arctic route could compete with the Suez Canal in shipping and trading.
Contamination risk

Russian Nuclear Sub Wreck's Radiation 100K Higher Than Normal, Scientists Say

The Soviet-era Komsomolets submarine sank in one of the world's largest fishing areas 30 years ago.
big money

Arctic's Biggest Air Polluter Distributes $3.7Bln Cash Dividends to Owners

Nornickel has tripled payouts to its shareholders over the last three years.
Northern energy

Arctic Sea Route Opens For the Summer With First Yamal LNG Cargo

For Novatek, the route is attractive because it gives a much more direct access to the world's largest LNG consumers in Asia.
Arctic energy

Floating Nuclear Power Plant Will Be Key Element on Northern Sea Route

The Akademik Lomonosov power station has been officially handed over to the Russian state nuclear power company.
Arctic waters

Chinese Oil Drillers Are Back in Russian Arctic

This is the third year in a row when the Chinese Nanhai-8 drilling rig has arrived in Russia’s Murmansk for drilling in Arctic waters.
big change

Small Northern Russian Town Lands Key Role in Big Arctic Plan

Behind the decision lies a plan to boost shipments on the Northern Sea Route.
Environmental protection

Russian Arctic Island Becomes Nature Reserve

The unique birdlife on the island of Kolguyev needs protection, environmental authorities say.
Successful Launch

Russia’s New Arctic Missile Knocks out Targets in Massive Test Launch

The targets moved in different directions and at different altitudes. They were all successfully eliminated, the military representatives say.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin’s Arctic Plans Are a Climate Change Bet

Russia has launched its third new nuclear icebreaker as part of a massive effort to control shipping routes before the ice melts.
Pushing north

Russia Launches Nuclear Icebreaker as It Eyes Arctic Future

The Ural is one of a trio of ships expected to be the largest and most powerful icebreakers in the world.
Suspicious radars

Russia Warns It Will Take Measures in Response to Norwegian Spy Radar in Arctic

Moscow fears the radar could be used to monitor the Northern Fleet's activities.
Arctic protection

Russian Radio-Electronic Shield Now Covers the Arctic, Officials Say

The new systems are able to jam foreign ships and aircraft from thousands of kilometers away.
Gas hopes

Chinese Gas Drilling Rig Finds Deposit in Russian Arctic

The rig has found a total of 1.2 trillion cubic meters of gas in the Kara Sea.
The upside down

Russia's Arctic Basks in the Snow for Summer '19

Residents of the Arctic city of Norilsk aren't letting freezing temperatures stop them from the summer vibes.
opinion
Elizabeth Buchanan

The U.S., Not Russia Is the New Spoiler in the Arctic

Arctic cooperation will, however, weather Cyclone Trump.
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