Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATO

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it came days after joint maneuvers with Belarus. The latest sweeping drills, dubbed “Zapad 2025” — ...
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Russia to recover remains of Soviet-era nuclear submarines from Arctic seabed

Moscow had included funds in the draft federal budget for the recovery of the nuclear submarines from the Arctic seabed.

US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence

Finland will provide four new icebreakers to America under a $6.1 billion agreement as the U.S. seeks to strengthen Arctic ...

Nations Aiming for Arctic Power Can’t Get Enough of These Ships

The US and Canada want more icebreakers to counter Russia and China in the Arctic, as the polar region — and competition for it — heats up.

Trump Approves Foreign-Built Arctic Security Cutters To Counter Russia, China

President Donald Trump approved foreign construction of Arctic Security Cutters, partnering with Finland to counter growing ...