Moscow aims to enhance presence in Svalbard as part of hybrid strategy, expert warns

“A hybrid strategy is underway in which Russia bolsters its legitimate presence in Svalbard on one hand while raising tensions in the maritime space on the other hand.”

By Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer December 9, 2021
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Diplomatic voices are louder and warships sail closer. Svalbard is increasing in strategic importance for Russia — as it is for Norway, which has sovereignty over the Arctic archipelago.

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