Russia's Ambassador to Norway: Warns of Political Vacuum in the Arctic Region A lack of political dialogue and alienation between the Western Arctic states and Russia creates a vacuum in the region that others will seek to fill, states Nikolay Korchunov, Russia's long-time top Arctic diplomat and now new ambassador to Norway.
Russian Chair of the Arctic Council: “The Council’s Work Should Be Resumed As Soon As Possible” Russia’s approach to Arctic cooperation can also be “adjusted” should Finland and Sweden join NATO, says Russian top diplomat at the Arctic Council. Mild Russian criticism of Finnish and Swedish NATO applications, researchers argue.
