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Russia accuses Norway of militarising Svalbard Arctic islands
Russia accused Norway of militarising the Svalbard archipelago and said on Friday it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow over the matter. "Moscow called on the Norwegian side to renounce any activity that undermines the international legal foundations of the archipelago's regime,
Tensions Rise Over Militarization Accusations in Svalbard
Russia has accused Norway of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago, prompting diplomatic tensions. The Russian foreign ministry's statement urges Norway to halt activities that could disrupt international legal norms in the region.
Glacial run-off to Arctic Kongsfjorden on Svalbard, Norway. (IMAGE)
Glacial run-off to Arctic Kongsfjorden on Svalbard, Norway. The run-off is visible as brown color in the water due to high concentrations of suspended particles. Depending on the lithogenic and organic material in the run-off,
Norway denies Russian accusation of militarising Svalbard Arctic islands
Russia accused Norway of militarising the Svalbard archipelago, a claim Norway denied in a comment to news agency NTB after Russia on Friday had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow over the matter.
Tensions Mount as Russia Accuses Norway of Militarising Svalbard
Russia has accused Norway of militarising the Arctic Svalbard archipelago, a claim refuted by Norwegian authorities. This follows Russia summoning the Norwegian ambassador to discuss concerns that military activity could escalate tensions.
Russia accuses Norway of militarizing Svalbard Arctic islands
Russia accused Norway of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago and said on Friday it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow over the matter. "Moscow called on the Norwegian side to renounce any activity that undermines the international legal foundations of the archipelago's regime,
Svalbard Dispute as Russia Accuses Norway of Breaking Treaty
Russia has accused Norway of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago in violation of the Svalbard Treaty. The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Norway is increasingly integrating Svalbard into its military and political strategies,
Norway responds to Russia's statements regarding 'militarization' of Svalbard
Russia accused Norway of allegedly militarizing Svalbard in violation of a multilateral treaty. Norway has denied these claims, according to NRK. What preceded this Today, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Norway is violating the 2020 Svalbard Treaty,
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Norway to be ‘fully integrated’ member of EU’s secure communications, industry minister says
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Kristen Kish on Swimming Like a Seal in Svalbard, Norway's Frigid Sea
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This footage of baby polar bears emerging from their dens isn't just rare – it's playing a crucial role in research too
Polar bears are born in the winter and spend their first several weeks of life in the den with their mother. Researchers note that less than half of the cubs will survive until adulthood, with the ...
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Norway’s opposition parties call for more defence spending, the sea ice around Svalbard melting at a record rate, and other ...