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Don’t Pee on Russia — It Will Cost You, Norway Says

Insulting Russia by peeing toward the border could cost you up to 300 euros. And be aware: Norway’s military border guards are watching.

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.

‘Absolutely necessary’

Norway Blocks Sale of Rolls-Royce Engine Maker to Russian Group

NATO member warns sale would have strengthened Russia’s military capacity and would be contrary to Norway’s security interests.

'Christmas Gift'

Russia to Close Down Barents Region's Biggest Air Polluter

Smelting will stop on Dec. 25 at the plant in Nikel near Russia's border with Norway.

Norway Says Russia Behind Cyber Attack on Parliament

"This is a very serious incident, affecting our most important democratic institution," Norway's foreign minister said.

Russia Expels Norwegian Diplomat in Spy Affair

Russia accused Norway of taking a "destructive course" that would "inevitably negatively affect the atmosphere of bilateral relations."

Espionage expulsion

Norway Expels Russian Diplomat After Spying Arrest

The diplomat, who works in the embassy's trade section, has until the end of the week to leave the country.

Norway Arrests Man Suspected of Spying for Russia

Norway's intelligence service said Monday its agents had arrested a Norwegian man suspected of passing sensitive information to Russia.

Norway Rejects Moscow's Claim It Violated Svalbard Treaty

Russia complained that Oslo-imposed rules were restricting Russian organizations' activities in the strategically located islands.

Russian Parliament Demands Apology From Norway as Tensions Escalate

The chairman of the Federation Council's foreign affairs committee demanded an apology for the 2018 detention of Mikhail Bochkarev.

Uncomfortably Close

Russia Deploys New Missile System Along Norwegian Border

The Northern Fleet says the Tor-M2DT system will secure air space control and defense.

Lithuania Pardons Russian Spies, Paving Way for 3-Way Swap

The move could lead to the release of Norwegian Frode Berg, who was jailed in Russia for espionage.

Watching from above

U.S. Jets Monitor Russia’s North Atlantic Submarine Drills – Interfax

U.S.-made Poseidon jets have performed near-daily patrols of the area since the submarine drills started.

On Norway's Snowy Border with Russia, Unease Over Military Buildup

The rising tension is unsettling Norwegians in the town of Kirkenes, which for three decades has been trying to foster cooperation with Russia.

powerful maneuvers

Russian Submarines Hone Stealth Skills in Major North Atlantic Drill – Norwegian Intel

Such maneuvers from the Northern Fleet haven’t been seen since the days of the Cold War.

Norwegian Coast Guard Ship Makes Port Call in Russia's North

These waters in the White Sea are of strategic importance for Russia.

Russian Fishing Boat Sinks After Catching Fire in Norway, Injuries Reported

Firefighters intentionally sank the vessel to prevent an ammonia explosion, Norwegian media reported.

Hot commodities

Moscow to Re-Examine Soviet-Era Arctic Drill Site for Oil and Gas Potential

The Russian government has commissioned a new analysis of well samples almost 50 years after Soviet oilmen drilled there.

Northern activity

Russia Deploys Missile System 70km From Norway’s Vardo Radar

Russia’s increased military activities in the vicinity of Norwegian territory come only days after the death of the INF Treaty.

military exercises

Norway Worried by Russian Sea, Air Maneuvers

Norway and Russia have both increased their military presence along NATO's northern flank following the Russian annexation of Crimea.

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