Russia seeks allies to expand North Pole influence at Arctic Conference
Mar 27, 2025 #Murmansk #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia
Russia is hosting the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, focusing on international cooper
Mar 27, 2025 #Murmansk #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia
Russia is hosting the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, focusing on international cooperation along the Northern Sea Route. The conference takes place amid heightened tensions between Russia and other Arctic nations. Moscow is seeking allies to expand its influence in the region, emphasizing economic and strategic interests. As ice melts, access to Arctic resources and shipping lanes becomes increasingly contested.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Murmansk.
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