Continued Uncertainties Regarding Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Negotiations The date for the negotiations in the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission about next year's cod quotas has not been determined. However, the parties have agreed to continue the talks, says the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.
Arctic Guardian 2025: Multilateral Exercise on Maritime Emergency Response off Northern Norway The exercise, which gathers coast guard resources from the seven Western Arctic states, is underway. "In a changing Arctic, it is crucial that we train together, build trust, and understand each other's capabilities," says the Commander of Norway's Coast Guard.
I Am on the Border Between Norway and Russia – Searching for Hope Comment (Skogfoss, Eastern Finnmark): This winter, I have once again traveled through border areas in international media's absolute margins. I am currently on the literal border with Russia. One step further would be one step too far. The border is here.
I Am on the Border Between Norway and Russia – Searching for Hope Comment (Skogfoss, Eastern Finnmark): This winter, I have once again traveled through border areas in international media's absolute margins. I am currently on the literal border with Russia. One step further would be one step too far. The border is here.
Russia Fishes Less and Less Cod in the Norwegian Zone in the Barents Sea Significantly lower catch figures are reported from Russian trawlers fishing in the Norwegian economic zone in the Barents Sea. If cod fishing were to increase in the Russian zone, it is worrying, says the Chairman of the Norwegian Fishermen's Association, Kåre Heggebø.
Russia Fishes Less and Less Cod in the Norwegian Zone in the Barents Sea Significantly lower catch figures are reported from Russian trawlers fishing in the Norwegian economic zone in the Barents Sea. If cod fishing were to increase in the Russian zone, it is worrying, says the Chairman of the Norwegian Fishermen's Association, Kåre Heggebø.
Norwegian MFA: Low Tension in the High North Should Still Be Our Aim Balancing between deterrence and reassurance is still important in the Norwegian security policy – and low tension in the North is still something to aim for, says Norwegian MFA Anniken Huitfeldt at the Russia Conference on Tuesday.
Norwegian-Russian Preparedness Exercise in the Barents Sea Cancelled This summer’s Barents Exercise, conducted annually for more than 20 years, has been cancelled. However, operative cooperation between Norway and Russia about search and rescue works as normal, according to Joint Rescue Coordination Center North, Norway.
Despite a Generation of Cooperation: “The Door to Russia is Closing” “Education and research is what keeps the door to Russia open now”, says Project Director Salve Dahle of Akvaplan-niva.
Russia Expects Cooperation With Norway in the Barents Sea If Aker BP discovers commercially viable oil and gas resources in Stangnestind, Norway and Russia will be required to cooperate due to the Norwegian-Russian Barents Sea delimitation agreement.
Norway and Russia Exercising Together in the Barents Sea Norwegian and Russian preparedness resources are exercising together in the Barents Sea, practicing rescue at sea and oil pollution.
The High North Tour 2021: Here, Norwegian and Russian Scientists Were in the Same Boat – Until the Pandemic Broke Out Svanhovd, Pasvik: Anne Wikan was born and raised in Pasvik, on the Norwegian border to Russia and Finland. Today, she is station chief at Svanhovd research station, which has close collaboration also with colleagues on the Russian side of the border.
Border Journalism (Commentary) Utnes, Pasvik: The ferry no longer operates, and the country on the other side of the frozen river has changed its name. This is where East and West meet.
Norwegian Hotel Manager Fights Pandemic in Murmansk Park Inn Radisson Hotel in Murmansk has managed through the Corona crisis through receiving Arctic oil workers. “Sadly, the hotel will be emptied soon and what happens for the next six months is unpredictable”, says Hotel Manager Eivind Dalvang.
Strengthening Northern Research Cooperation Between Norway and Russia The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Nibio) and the Russian research institute KarRC RAS extends their research cooperation in the Barents region. The two institutes are to conduct research on ecosystems in the border areas and trace environmental changes at the Nikel plant, which is scheduled to shut down later this year.
Norwegian MFA is Crystal Clear: Will Not Enter Into Dialogue with Russia About Norwegian Territory Russia requests a meeting with Norway to discuss Svalbard, but faces a shut door. “We will not discuss Norwegian territory with Russia”, says Norwegian MFA State Secretary Audun Halvorsen.
Russia: - Ending Sanctions Not Up to Us Russia invites Norway to new economic cooperation projects in the Arctic. But the Russian Ambassador to Norway believes that ending the sanctions is not up to Russia.
Clear Message From Lavrov, Not Happy With Norwegian Base Policy We never have and never will threaten Norway’s security, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He is nevertheless crystal clear; Moscow is not very happy about NATO forces on Norwegian territory.
Maybe We Should Stop Nagging About Lack of Contact Between Norway and Russia? Kirkenes: For the fourth time in less than a year, foreign ministers Ine Eriksen Søreide and Sergey Lavrov met for political talks today. Perhaps it is time to put aside the constant nagging about lacking political dialogue between Russia and Norway.
A Good Meeting Between Norway and Russia Mixed With A Portion of County-Political Naivety At the time of writing, the hallways of hotels in Kirkenes are filled with security officers. In the air outside, seagull cries are replaced with the sound of helicopters. A king, a prime minister, a couple of foreign ministers from Russia and Norway, as well as a couple of defense ministers form the same countries, are heading to the High North border town.
Fish, Missiles and One Spy-Convicted Retiree: Why Lavrov’s Trip to Norway is So Important It will be important to utter exchange polite phrases about whatactuallyworks in the relationship between Norway and Russia. However, when foreign ministers Ine Eriksen Søreide and Sergey Lavrov meet in Kirkenes in October, a series of serious issues are on the agenda.
Norwegian Defense Minister About Robert Mood’s Criticism: He Misses the Target Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen argues that Robert Mood demonstrates a lack of understanding for the different political roles of Stortinget, the Norwegian parliament. – Everyone is not supposed to have thorough knowledge about the Norwegian security situation, he says.
Norwegian Foreign Minister about Russia: - The Political Distance Increases The Norwegian government is working on a new High North Strategy. The Foreign Minister admits that the strained relationship with Russia makes the work harder.
Solberg and Søreide to Putin’s Grand Arctic Conference Both Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide have agreed to attend Russia’s big Arctic conference in St. Petersburg in april.
