Norway, Russia and Svalbard

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,
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 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.
Norway rejects Russian allegations of militarising Svalbard
Norway denies accusations of military activity in the Svalbard archipelago after Russia summons the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow.
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,
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.
Norway responds to Russia’s claims of militarization in Svalbard
Russia has accused Norway of militarizing Svalbard in violation of a multilateral treaty. Norwegian authorities have denied the claim, NRK reports. Background Earlier today, Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed that Norway is violating the 2020 Svalbard Treaty,
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The footage, taken on the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, shows a mother polar bear (Ursus maritimus) plodding through the Arctic island's frozen landscape and her three cubs emerging one after ...