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Putin declares state of emergency after massive fuel spill in Norilsk (Photo, video)

The accident has caused nearly $80 million in waterway damages, Greenpeace reports.

20:40, 04.06.2020

Greenland confirms first case of coronavirus – media

The infected patient lives in the capital Nuuk, and has been placed in home isolation.

23:46, 16.03.2020

Russian sub launches Bulava ballistic missile in White Sea (Video)

It was last week that eight Russian nuclear-powered submarines sailed out from their bases on the Kola Peninsula.

09:50, 30.10.2019

Russia submersible fire "was in battery compartment" – BBC

The top-secret military craft was nuclear-powered but the reactor had been isolated from the fire.

16:00, 04.07.2019

Pompeo: Russia is "aggressive" in Arctic, China's work there also needs watching – media

Pompeo said all were welcome to share in the Arctic's wealth, but raised doubts about the aims of Russia and China, both of which have been increasing their presence in the region.

11:52, 07.05.2019

British forces to step up Arctic deployment to protect NATO's northern flank from Russia – media

Nine of the new P8 Poseidon aircraft will be delivered to RAF Lossiemouth in 2020 to fly reconnaissance patrols over a wide area, including the High North and North Atlantic.

13:40, 18.02.2019

Cold War games: U.S. is preparing to test the waters in icy Arctic – WSJ

Navy explores expansion of operations in far North, going head-to head with rivals Russia and China.

09:57, 14.01.2019

Russia attempting to provoke Dutch and UK Marines in Arctic Circle - media

The Arctic Circle is increasingly viewed as key to UK and NATO strategic interests as the melting of the ice caps have opened up new shipping routes being used by Russia and China.

13:30, 15.10.2018

Polar bear shot dead after attacking tour guide near North Pole – media

The polar bear was then shot dead 'in an act of self-defense' by the second guard.

16:50, 29.07.2018

NATO says Russia builds up military presence in Arctic

Russia has significantly increased its military presence in the Arctic, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, according to Deutsche Welle.

14:20, 17.11.2017