who cares? man probably will use oil based economy for another 20 years or so. there is plenty of oil left without going to remote parts of the globe. so russia, really what is your point???

I hope Russia will play smart this game. It"s all about world domination and trading routs but as always West is trying to spin topic talking (in this case) about environment. I hope that Russians have learn some lessons from their history especially regarding their northern territories (Alaska). Regards from Serbian brothers!

The second last of the great 'land grabs' is being played out before our eyes. This one, involving the Arctic will be peaceful, if not friendly, but the last one - Antarctica - may not be either. Don't let all the international agreements and laws currently protecting Antartica fool you. International laws and agreements have not prevented any wars or other serious violations by the great powers (or lesser powers for that matter) in the last decade, they are just as unlikely to protect Antartica in the next decade and beyond. It is clear that the vultures are already circling Antartica and expanding thier footholds under the guise of research and exploration.