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Георгий Чентемиров
Justice Ministry designates Novaya Gazeta as ‘foreign agent’

Russia’s Justice Ministry has designated Novaya Gazeta, one of the few independent media outlets…

Atle Staalesen
Russian Arctic oil exports to China beat records

Twelve tankers sailed across the Northern Sea Route with more than ten million barrels…

Atle Staalesen
Norway’s ambassador summoned to Moscow foreign ministry as wave of propaganda hits the headlines

Russia accuses Norway of violating international law, discriminating against Russians, and starting a blockade…

Thomas Nilsen
Norway seizes Russia’s Svalbard liner

The Governor of Svalbard has confirmed the seizure of the Professor Molchanov, a Russian…

Atle Staalesen
Orthodox ultranationalists bond with nuclear forces on Novaya Zemlya

An archconservative and xenophobic organisation with ties to the Moscow Patriarchate was represented at…

Thomas Nilsen
USS Delaware makes Tromsø port call during busy period of Russian submarine testing in northern waters

In recent weeks, no fewer than four new and upgraded Russian nuclear-powered submarines have…

Thomas Nilsen
Støre heads to Rovaniemi for Arctic security talks

Despite Norway not being an EU member, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has now…

Фарида Курбангалеева
Russian schools welcome children back with soldiers and war propaganda

On 1 September, people with criminal records and controversial pasts were among the guests…