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Russia Claims Continental Shelf in Arctic Ocean

The new claims overlap with those of Canada and Denmark, Canada’s CBC broadcaster reported.

strategic region

Russia Intercepts Norwegian Jet Near Arctic – Interfax

Russia's Northern Fleet scrambled an MiG-31 fighter jet to escort the Norwegian electronic warfare aircraft over the Barents Sea.

Satellite Images Show Russia’s Arctic Military Buildup – CNN

The Pentagon said Monday that the U.S. is monitoring Russia’s Arctic buildup “very closely.”

Russia Stages Fresh Military Drills in the Arctic

Retired Russian admiral Viktor Kravchenko said the exercises were to send a "signal to our foreign friends — the Americans."

whatever floats your boat

Russia Floats Arctic Shipping Route as ‘Viable’ Suez Canal Alternative

Rosatom says the Northern Sea Route has “more space to draw peculiar pictures using your giant ships.”

In Push For Global LNG Leadership, Russia Banking on Vast Arctic Tundra

Russia’s latest government strategy for exploiting its vast LNG resources outlines the critical importance its vast Arctic regions will play.

early detection

Russia Says Prevented Repeat Arctic Oil Disaster

The May 2020 leak of 21,000 tons of diesel fuel is described as the Arctic’s worst ecological disaster and has been linked to melting permafrost.

Russian Miner Nornickel Pays Record $2Bln Fine for Arctic Oil Spill

Vladimir Potanin, the company's main shareholder, recently said that Norilsk Nickel had "learnt an important lesson" from the catastrophe.

'selective' engagement

Russia to Work With U.S. on Climate Change, Envoy Says

The stance marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two powers with increasingly frayed ties.

In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights

The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.

lessons learned

In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal

Arctic's worst polluter aims to transform into an environmentally friendly company.

Russia Launches its First Arctic Monitoring Satellite

The 'Arktika' space system is designed to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic region.

climate adaptation

Melting Arctic Forces Polar Bears to Adapt to Land-Based Diet – Russian Scientists

Russian researchers say they are seeing fewer malnourished polar bears despite shrinking Arctic ice pushing the animals further south.

Arctic Shipper Shows Off Historic Icebreaking Voyage

A Russian commercial vessel has sailed the Northern Sea Route in February for the first time ever, with multi-year-old ice no longer present.

3 Dead in Russian Mining Giant's Arctic Accident

Three workers died during repair works at a processing plant owned by Norilsk Nickel.

'LESSONS LEARNED'

Nornickel Will Pay Record $2Bln Fine for Arctic Oil Spill

Company says it is “not in its best interests” to appeal the fine.

permafrost pressure

Russian 3D Model Details Explosive Origins of Arctic ‘Pit to Hell’

Scientists linked the increased frequency of gas blowout craters in Russia's Arctic and Siberia to climate change.

‘THE POLLUTER PAYS’

Nornickel Fined Record $2Bln for Arctic Oil Disaster

Court dismisses company’s attempt to cut compensation claim by 85%.

NORTHERN SEA ROUTE

Japan Seeks Arctic Shipping, Agricultural Partnerships in Russia’s Far East

The “new concept of cooperation” comes amid Tokyo’s years-long efforts to return a disputed Pacific island chain.

Russia ‘One Step Closer’ to Year-Round Sailing in Melting Arctic

An icebreaker has sailed the Northern Sea Route for this first time in winter months.

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