Putin outlines ambitious Arctic expansion program | AP News
Apr 9, 2019 · PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday put forward an ambitious program to secure Russia's foothold in the Arctic, including efforts to build new ports …
The Arctic - Putin’s New Frontier – DW – 11/17/2023 - dw.com
Nov 17, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin is laying claim to 1.2 million square kilometers in the Arctic. His main objectives appear to be the colonization of the Arctic and of the North …
Russia’s Arctic Geopolitical Ambitions - Modern Diplomacy
Oct 7, 2024 · The Arctic venture of the Russian Federation carries a lot of punch than primarily regional significance, President Vladimir Putin endeavours to extend The Russian Federation …
Greenland today, Svalbard tomorrow? Arctic shivers at ... - POLITICO
Jan 10, 2025 · Other Arctic countries are watching warily, such as Norway with its Svalbard islands in the freezing far north, which could attract the imperialist eye of Russian President …
Russia’s militarization of the Arctic shows no sign of slowing down
Dec 21, 2022 · Russia has continued expanding its military bases in the Arctic region despite significant losses in its war on Ukraine, according to a new series of satellite images obtained …
Putin discusses Russia's claim to giant chunk of Arctic Ocean …
Jan 27, 2023 · President Vladimir Putin held talks on Friday with top security officials about the status of Russia's efforts to legally expand the outer boundaries of its continental shelf in the …
The Arctic in the 2023 Russian Foreign Policy Concept
May 30, 2023 · On the last day of March 2023, after many months of inter-department approvals, the Kremlin published a new version of its Foreign Policy Concept – the main Russian …
New Government Body to Secure Russia's Interests in the Arctic
Aug 21, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin recently established a maritime collegium to protect Russia's interests in the Arctic, among other things. He appointed his close advisor, …
Putin Eyes New Power Hold on Arctic - Newsweek
Nov 22, 2022 · Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the future launches of two nuclear-powered icebreakers on Tuesday in what he said were part of a push for "strengthening …
Putin sees development of Arctic as an undeniable priority for …
Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the development of the Arctic an undeniable priority, since the region is of critical importance for the country's defense, logistics and energy.