Frode Berg: I Am Convicted of Espionage, But I Am Not A Spy I feel seriously misled, Frode Berg, who has been convicted of espionage, says about the assignments he allegedly has conducted for the Norwegian intelligence services. Berg says he is convicted of espionage, but that he is no spy.
No Change in Norwegian Foreign Policy Foreign minister Ine Eriksen Søreide’s meeting with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in St. Petersburg Tuesday does not mark any change to Norwegian foreign policy. – We will still have our differences, however, at the same time it is important for us to cooperate on issues where we agree, says Søreide to High North News.
Sees A Clear Russian Military Modernisation Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide does not see Russia as a threat, however, she worries about some developments.
Meets Solberg On Stage When Prime Minister Erna Solberg Tuesday enters the stage with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it is about far more than just the relationship between Norway and Russia. From a western perspective, it has as much to do with the relationship to China.
First Top-Level Meeting Between Norway and Russia In Ten Years When PM Erna Solberg meets with Russian president in St. Petersburg next week, it will be the first time in ten years that the two countries’ Heads of State are in direct discussions. She will not reveal what they are to talk about. We are clearly witnessing a shift in atmosphere now, says expert on Russia.
Jonas Gahr Støre Worried About Increased Tension in the Arctic Labor leader Jonas Gahr Støre says he is worried about increased tension between major powers in the Arctic and argues that Norway holds a key conflict-preventing role.
Public International Law Expert: - Sanctions Have Only Negative Effects Almost five years following the introduction of western sanctions against Russia, we see more confrontation and less cooperation. We must ask ourselves whether the sanctions should be changed or lifted, says expert on public international law.
- Local Cooperation With Russia is Underestimated, says Ine Eriksen Søreide Kirkenes: Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide travels with Prime Minister Erna Solberg to Russia to have a political dialogue. - Meetings like that provide us with an opportunity to talk about how cooperation between our two countries works, and where it is problematic, says Eriksen Søreide to High North News.
Lavrov Comes To Kirkenes It has been five years since Russia’s Foreign Minister last visited Norway. The Russian embassy now confirms that Sergey Lavrov will come to Kirkenes in relation to this autumn’s anniversary for the freeing of Finnmark.
Søreide: - Northern Stability Not A Given - The High North’s character of cooperation and stability is not a given. It is the result of hard political work from all sides.
