The Fight for the Arctic - Where Climate Change Is Giving Russia Room to Manoeuvre

The fight for the Arctic - where climate change is giving Russia room to manoeuvre

Sky News joined David Lammy on the furthest reaching tour of the Arctic by a British foreign secretary. We travelled to Svalbard - where melting ice is giving Russia more freedom to manoeuvre.

Russia is noting attempts by NATO countries to militarize the Arctic, and Moscow's response to this will be "both conceptual and practical," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned today.

Arctic Battle: Climate Change Boosts Russia's Edge

[a Key Points David Lammy has expressed serious concerns about climate change and Russian activities in the Arctic, suggesting we need to address these issues urgently. Research suggests the Arctic, especially Svalbard, is experiencing significant ice melt, impacting geopolitics and security. It seems likely that Russia’s increased presence, including submarines and sabotage, is heightening tensions, […] Arctic Battle: Climate Change Boosts Russ…

The Arctic Struggle: How Climate Change is Expanding Russias Influence

David Lammy, the British Foreign Secretary, recently highlighted the urgent need to address the twin challenges of climate change and Russian activities in the Arctic. He made these comments during a significant tour of the Arctic, which marked the farthest journey by a British foreign secretary in the region. The visit included a stop in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago located just 400 miles from the North Pole. This area is increasingly beco…

UK pushes military presence in the Arctic provokes Russia

The United Kingdom is significantly enhancing its military footprint in the Arctic. It has been reported that the UK is now establishing a permanent base in northern Norway and conducting joint exercises with Nordic NATO allies. This strategic move is being viewed by Russia as a provocative escalation in the region. In March 2023, the […] The post UK pushes military presence in the Arctic provokes Russia appeared first on TFIGlobal.