Putin and Trump With Joint Press Conference in Alaska The summit between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will begin at 11:30 local time (Alaska Daylight Time), Kremlin confirms. The meeting will take place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, and will be followed by a joint press conference.
Alaska Ready to Host Trump’s Meeting With Putin On Friday, the presidents of the USA and Russia will meet in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. State Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes the meeting. "It's fitting that discussions of global importance take place here," he states.
Trump’s Geopolitical Alignment With the Kremlin - Prioritizing Power Over Democratic Principles and Arctic Security
They Are Practically Stumbling in the Dark, but the Message Is Crystal Clear Comment: The experts who are supposed to inform us about the future in a war-ridden Europe are practically stumbling in the dark. So what are they still trying to tell us?
Putin Appoints Nikolai Korchunov New Ambassador to Norway The top Russian diplomat, Nikolai Korchunov, comes from the position of Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
New Government Body to Secure Russia's Interests in the Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin recently established a maritime collegium to protect Russia's interests in the Arctic, among other things. He appointed his close advisor, Nikolai Patrushev, as its leader. This is mainly about giving Patrushev a formal role in Russian Arctic policy, believes a senior researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute.
New Government Body to Secure Russia's Interests in the Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin recently established a maritime collegium to protect Russia's interests in the Arctic, among other things. He appointed his close advisor, Nikolai Patrushev, as its leader. This is mainly about giving Patrushev a formal role in Russian Arctic policy, believes a senior researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute.
The Russian Northern Fleet: New Acting Commander and Several New Submarines The Russian Northern Fleet has gained a new Acting Commander in Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov. He replaces Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, who has been promoted to acting Commander-in-Chief of Russia's Navy. The Northern Fleet has also received four new submarines, and another is underway.
Award-Winning Film Director to Bodø With Documentary About Putin's Inner Circle Vitalij Manskij is one of Russia's best-known documentary film makers. On Sunday, he is in Bodø, Northern Norway to show his film portraying how Vladimir Putin became president.
What If Putin Could Dance Instead? (Commentary) The world is not threatened by dancing prime ministers. Barely by female heads of government. The threat arises from aging men, excited and inspired only by their own mirror image.
India has Entered the High North to Ascertain Global Reach, Says Expert on Polar Geopolitics India has recently taken an increased interest in the Arctic and is cooperating more and more with Russia. "Far from the Arctic geographically, India has inserted itself into the High North to ascertain global reach and international standing", says Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan.
Lastevolum og transitt-trafikk økte langs NSR i 2021 Lastevolumer langs Den nordlige sjørute (NSR) har økt med 4,8 prosent fra januar til november i år, sammenlignet med samme periode i fjor. Transitt-trafikken økte med 66 prosent i samme periode.
Cargo Volume and Transit Traffic on the NSR Increased in 2021 Cargo freight volumes along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) increased by 4,8 percent from January to November this year, compared to the same period last year. Transit traffic over the same period increased by almost 66 percent.
Putin's Party Wins Majority in Russian Elections, Despite Less Support Russia's ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its parliamentary majority after the election. However, the opponents say the election was fraudulent.
DP World Wants to Build Terminal in Vladivostok for Arctic Container Shipping “DP World supports President Vladimir Putin’s vision for the Northern Sea Route, which is one of the last great trading routes in the world to be developed", said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World.
India Wants to Help Russia Develop Northern Sea Route Into International Trade Artery “India and Russia are partners in space exploration through the Gaganyan program. Russia and India will also be partners in opening up the international trade of the Northern Sea Route", said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Biden–Putin Summit Groundbreaking for Arctic Co-operation (Commentary) The summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin became a historic manifestation of the significance of cooperation between Arctic states. The Arctic Council may in a longer-term perspective become an organization holding significant global potential.
Northern Sea Route Transit Traffic Remains Modest As Arctic shipping activity is increasing, transit traffic on the Northern Sea Route has not taken off, contrary to past predictions.
Wants Putin to Play Ice Hockey on the North Pole for the Climate World Champion in ice hockey wants President Putin to go to the North Pole for a historic hockey game.
Putin’s Geopolitical Policy Paradox in the Arctic Domestic pressures put Arctic policy at odds with narratives of Russian national identity.
Russia and India set to Deepen Trade and Investment in Arctic Energy President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to invite Indian energy companies to participate in Russian extractive projects, including Arctic LNG 2.
From Crimea Crisis to Climate Crisis COMMENTARY: The Crimea Crisis in 2014 pushed a deep wedge into the cooperation between the East and the West. Now, a new crisis has hit the Arctic, though with the opposite effect. Because the climate effect on Arctic cooperation is far greater than anyone would have been able to predict only a very few years ago.
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.
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.
Security Experts: - The World is Facing A New Era of Signifcant Power Struggles In a recent report published in relation to the Munich security conference, experts argue that the liberal world order appears to be dissolving. – We are experiencing an epochal shift, says the conference’s chairman Wolfgang Ischinger. A new era of significant power struggle between the USA, Russia and China is now unfolding.
A Freezing Twitter Storm Sweeps Across the Arctic The shipwrecked frigate "Helge Ingstad" became this year’s most prominent symbol of a changing arctic. That was not how I pictured it just a few years back. Back then, we spoke about the Arctic as a symbol of international dialogue, and as a food chamber for the rest of the world.
- Populism no threat in Russia - Most of it is rhetorics, says Maxim Trudolyubov in a comment to Putin’s regime having expressed support to right-wing populist politicians like Marine Le Pen in France and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands over the past few years. The Vedomosti Editor-in-Chief argues that Russia is not likely to be facing a populist revolt.
Obama's Advisor: Trump's Politics Are Damaging, But the US is Still In Former advisor to Obama, John R. Holdren, still has hopes for the US’ Arctic policy, despite President Trump's damaging politics.
Russia Lifts Veil on New Arctic Military Base, but Secrets Remain While Russian officials frequently cite the need to defend the country’s interest in the Arctic, Arctic experts see a number of underlying objectives for the expansion of military assets.
Putin: "The Maritime Delimitation Treaty with Norway is an Example to Follow" Arkhangelsk (High North News): Finland promises to lift Arctic cooperation to a new level when they take over the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. The delimitation treaty between Norway and Russia is held up as a model when Finland launches the slogan "Exploring Common Solutions".
