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23.09.2010, 14:33 8 comments

No strife for the Arctic – Putin

Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin named comfort of living, attraction of investment and nature preservation as the basics of his Arctic program, speaking at the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue international forum.

RIA Novosti / Vladimir Baranov 01.05.2010, 07:32

Russian Arctic - extreme measures in extreme conditions

Emergency rescue drills are essential in the Arctic, as the training prepares the Russian border guard and Emergencies Ministry to protect and provide safety for people at its northwestern border.

23.09.2010, 11:15 4 comments

Arctic race to stake a claim already in full swing

Scientists and politicians from around the world are in Moscow to break the ice over the Arctic. They have gathered for an international conference on the future the rich natural resources under the Arctic Ocean.

16.09.2010, 13:15 3 comments

Russia and Canada bicker over Arctic seabed

The future of the Arctic was debated in Moscow, where the foreign ministers of Russia and Canada have just held talks following Ottawa's announcement it will challenge Moscow's claim to parts of the Arctic seabed.

Hong Kong flagged Nordic Barents carrying 40,000 tonnes of iron ore leaves Kirkenes in the north of Norway on route to China via the Arctic Northeast passage on September 4, 2010 (AFP Photo / Helge Sterk / Scanpix Norway) 04.10.2010, 15:57 5 comments

China seeks piece of Arctic pie

Russia will compete for the Arctic and should not give an inch on its interests in the region, Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky has said.

Yuzhnoye Khylchuyu oilfield, Photo by Dmitry Fica 11.09.2009, 16:23

Hi-tech at edge of Arctic Circle

Russia’s Nenets Autonomous District inside the Arctic Circle is famous not only for its extreme temperatures and fascinating nature, but also for its booming oil industry and cutting-edge technologies.

12.06.2009, 02:34 5 comments

Most Arctic goodies belong to Russia – US study

With known reserves of oil and gas running out, the race to find more is on. Experts say all eyes are now focused on the Arctic.

08.08.2009, 06:28 1 comment

Loads of oil and gas under Arctic seabed? US-Canada search for answer

A joint expedition by the US and Canada is off to explore the resource-rich Arctic region near Alaska.

17.03.2010, 15:31 1 comment

Limiting Russia’s access to Arctic resources unacceptable – Medvedev

Attempts to prevent Russia from extracting the Arctic's mineral resources are unacceptable, President Medvedev said at a Security Council meeting in Moscow.

30.03.2010, 09:28

Debate heating up over mining Arctic riches

The Arctic Five foreign ministers are due to meet in Canada soon to discuss the future of the Arctic. The countries have been locked in a tight race to lay claim to the riches believed to lie beneath the Arctic ice.

Arctic may be home to 30% of world’s undiscovered gas – study

Published: 01 June, 2009, 15:38


A new study by the US Geological Survey says that almost one third of the world's undiscovered gas reserves is located in the Arctic – with most of this untapped resource in Russian territory.

 
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