Russian Warship in the Norwegian Sea Followed by Norwegian Coast Guard for Days During the past week, the Norwegian Coast Guard has observed the activities of the Russian cruiser “Peter the Great”, according to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The cruiser has operated near the “Banana Hole”, a sea area located between Norway and Greenland, and is allegedly the largest vessel of the Northern Fleet currently at sea.
Russia Elevates Importance of Northern Fleet Upgrading it to Military District Status Russia has upgraded the administrative status of its Northern Fleet for a second time in less than a decade. As of 1 January 2021 the Northern Fleet, whose area of operation includes the Arctic, has become its own military district.
