The geopolitical wrestle at present ongoing is seemingly reaching each nook of Planet Earth, and – as of now – it has reached the North Pole, the place commerce, power and safety pits the US, Russia and different nations in an icy dispute.
As we speak, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the Arctic Funding Discussion board within the port metropolis of Murmansk, the world’s largest metropolis within the Arctic Circle, situated within the far northwest a part of the nation.
Whilst rivalries intensify within the northern areas, Putin said that ‘cooperation within the area is feasible, together with between Moscow and Western states’.
Arctic Funding Discussion board kicks off at the moment in Murmansk, Russia – the gateway to Earth’s crown jewel! ❄️
Russia controls 50%+ of Arctic assets, essential for international prosperity & power safety.
Time for Arctic Diplomacy: sustainability, funding & science!
#Russia #Arctic— Kirill A. Dmitriev (@kadmitriev) March 27, 2025
Reuters reported:
“Alluding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s said intention to accumulate Greenland, Putin mentioned this had nothing to do with Russia however that it was clear that the U.S. would proceed to advertise its pursuits within the Arctic.”
The American designs over Greenland are very severe and have deep historic roots, Putin mentioned.
Watch: ‘It will be an ideal mistake to imagine that Trump’s plans to annex Greenland are simply extravagant conversations’ — Putin
It will be an ideal mistake to imagine that Trump’s plans to annex Greenland are simply extravagant conversations — Putin
USA had such plans again in 1860s, however they weren’t supported by Congress on the time. pic.twitter.com/f1qXgqSIJF
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 27, 2025
“Russia was involved that ‘NATO nations typically are more and more designating the Far North as a springboard for attainable conflicts’, he mentioned, and Russia was monitoring the scenario and getting ready an acceptable response. ‘It’s apparent that the function and significance of the Arctic each for Russia and for the entire world is rising. However sadly, geopolitical competitors, the wrestle for positions on this area, can also be intensifying’, he mentioned.”
Putin desires to extend commerce on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) throughout Arctic waters.
The Russian President added that ‘Russia had by no means threatened anybody within the Arctic, however was ready to defend its pursuits’.
He additionally opined that overseas companions in Arctic cooperation with Russia are assured to be making a great funding.
Watch: Russia is the biggest Arctic energy; we advocate for equal cooperation within the area.
Russia is the biggest Arctic energy; we advocate for equal cooperation within the area — Putin at Worldwide Arctic Discussion board pic.twitter.com/4WMTd46E07
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 27, 2025
RDIF launches Arctic Funding Fund to faucet a $1T+ alternative.
The Arctic holds:
13% of untapped oil & 30% of gasoline
260 Mtpa transport by way of Northern Sea Route by 2035
A 30–40% sooner Europe–Asia commerce path vs. Suez
The subsequent frontier is right here.#ArcticInvestment #EnergyFuture pic.twitter.com/FIvUZL1KD6— Kirill A. Dmitriev (@kadmitriev) March 27, 2025
“Putin known as for an enlargement of Russia’s northern ports and the constructing of a service provider fleet within the Arctic, supported by new-generation icebreakers together with nuclear-powered ones.
However he mentioned Russia’s home capabilities have been inadequate for this for the time being, and that it will additionally require shopping for vessels and interacting with overseas shipbuilders.”
Watch: NATO more and more identifies Far North as foothold for attainable conflicts.
NATO more and more identifies Far North as foothold for attainable Conflicts — Putin pic.twitter.com/BP0FqgYlQ0
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 27, 2025
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