Articles with tag "Arctic"

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.
Unlikely partners

In Russia’s Arctic, Oil Majors and Reindeer Herders Are Coming Together

Sustainable development and cooperation are replacing encroachment on pastures.
arctic peril

Russian Arctic Researchers Evacuate Station as Polar Ice Cracks

Scientists studying pollution had to be helicoptered to an icebreaker.
Belt and road

Putin Steps Up Talks With Beijing Over Arctic Shipping

Russia is aiming for more Chinese investments in Arctic LNG and growth of shipments on the Northern Sea Route.
Northern route

Defense Chief Says Time Might Have Come for Reviving Stalin’s Arctic Death Road

Between 80,000 and 120,000 people are believed to have labored on the Transpolar Mainline. But for many, it was referred to as Stalin’s Death Road.
Easter Show

Along Russia’s Border to Norway, a Big Show of Military Force

It's not clear whether or not the Norwegian side was warned about this week’s exercise.
Great north

Russia Is Building a New Arctic, With Private Money

A new system of tax breaks aims to lure private investors to place billions.
Court case

An Arctic Fight is Raging Between Russia’s Two Biggest Oil Companies

State oil producer Rosneft is challenging private company Lukoil’s control over a remote terminal.
Northern development

Russia Explores $164Bln Worth of Arctic Projects – Reports

Moscow sees the Northern Sea Route as a bridge between Asia and Europe for its energy exports.
Northern geopolitics

Russia Defends Arctic Military Expansion Amid Tensions With U.S.

Countries are gearing up to develop the area’s untapped oil and gas deposits as climate change accelerates the rate of ice melting.
Fuel exports

Russia Eyes Greater Energy Dominance With Arctic LNG Push

It’s not the only LNG plant beyond the Arctic Circle, but it’s by far the largest.
Land rights

Indigenous Arctic Population Accuses Russian Authorities of Rights Violations

Murmansk region authorities issued a lease on land traditionally used for reindeer herding, the cornerstone of the Sami culture and livelihood.
opinion
Elizabeth Buchanan

Not All Is Quiet On the Arctic Front

Arctic expert Elizabeth Buchanan on the state of play in the region.
Untapped energy

Putin Kicks Off Massive New Gas Field in Russia’s Arctic

Gazprom plans to start producing 32 billion cubic meters of gas per year once the gas field is developed.
Strategic move

Russia Will Deploy New Missiles to Defend Arctic, Admiral Says

“They’re designed to ensure the safety of airspace over the Northern Sea Route,” the commander of Russia’s Northern Fleet said.
Climate Change

Sea Ice Between Alaska And Russia Shrinks at Record Rate in Middle of Winter

It’s the second consecutive year that the ice extent in the area has retreated at record pace.
rowdy visitors

Russia’s Military Vows to 'Prevent Invasion' of Polar Bears in Arctic Town

A state of emergency was declared after at least 52 polar bears were seen roaming through the town.
Arctic

Russian Gas Giant Novatek Signs $2.5Bln Contract for Arctic LNG Facility With Foreign Partners

The contract is with a joint venture between Italian energy contractor Saipem and Turkey’s Renaissance services company.
Arctic

Russia Will Restrict Foreign Warships in Arctic Ocean, Defense Official Says

Russia has worked hurriedly to reassert its military presence in the Arctic frontier and secure access to the Northern Sea Route.
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