Russia has raised allegations against Norway, accusing it of militarising the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. On Friday, the Russian government summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow to discuss these concerns and issued a statement urging Norway to desist from activities that could destabilize the region’s international legal status.
Tensions Mount as Russia Accuses Norway of Militarising Svalbard
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