Russia Arctic

• Climate change will ‘fundamentally’ shift how Canada, allies handle Arctic: NATO chief

  Climate change is making the Arctic more important as the ice melts and it becomes more accessible -- both for economic activity and for military activity, said the NATO chief.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
  
• Canada now has ‘united front’ against Putin in the Arctic: Joly

  Canada's foreign affairs minister said the country now has a 'united front' against Russia in the Arctic as a decades-old territorial spat with Denmark has been resolved.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
  
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• Norad commander says Canada, U.S. have lost Arctic military advantage over Russia

  In written remarks to the U.S. Senate committee on armed services, U.S. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy said Russia has been steadily expanding its military presence in the North by upgrading its long-range bombers and developing new warships capable of carrying cruise missiles.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
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• House panel urges Canada to work with NATO to protect Arctic sovereignty

  A House of Commons committee is urging the government to work with NATO to determine Russia's military intentions in the North and get help to protect the country's Arctic sovereignty.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
• Putin outlines ambitious expansion program to secure Russia’s foothold in the Arctic

  President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday put forward an ambitious program to secure Russia’s foothold in the Arctic, including efforts to build new ports and other infrastructure facilities and expand an icebreaker fleet.

  World

  Apr 9, 2019
• Putin tours Arctic archipelago where Russia is building military base

  Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting an Arctic archipelago as part of the country's efforts to reaffirm its foothold in the region.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2017