Russian Arctic

Amplified Arctic iceberg traffic reshapes benthic biodiversity

Abstract The Arctic is undergoing rapid warming, resulting in retreating sea ice and glaciers1, yet how cryospheric changes propagate into the deep ocean remains poorly understood2. Here we identify a climate-driven mechanism linking accelerating glacier disintegration to an increase in deep-sea hard-bottom habitats far beyond calving fronts. Seafloor observations in Fram Strait show a localized increase in the density and patchiness of dropstones delivered by debris-laden icebergs.

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targeting Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic. Competition is heating up over shipping routes and stores of natural resources. The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world.

Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic’s Bear Gap?

Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic’s Bear Gap? Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor. A strategically important stretch of Arctic Ocean, known as the Bear Gap, has become the latest focus of concerns about Russia’s military ambitions in the far north.

France detains tanker linked to Iranian network accused of moving Russian oil

The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. An oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet” has arrived in the Bay of Douarnenez in western France on Tuesday under the escort of the French Navy. The Tagor was intercepted and boarded in international waters off the coast of Brittany on Sunday with support from the United Kingdom, the Elysée Palace...

Are Russian spies stealing Western technology? What European intelligence officials claim

Russian intelligence agencies are aggressively intensifying efforts to steal Western technology, defence research and industrial secrets across Europe as sanctions linked to the Ukraine war squeeze Moscow’s wartime economy, senior European intelligence officials told Associated Press. Officials from Sweden, Finland, Estonia and the United Kingdom said Russia is using fake companies, middlemen, cyber spies and covert procurement networks to obtain restricted machinery, software and dual-use...

Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?

Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept? Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written an open letter to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and proposed a meeting to discuss ending Moscow’s four-year war on Kyiv.

Russian spies are going after Western technology – they care less about being caught

Russian spies are going after Western technology – they care less about being caught Russia needs sanctioned computer technology and software updates for machine tools - Bookmark Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defence secrets, as sanctions squeeze the country's wartime economy, three senior European intelligence officials have told The Associated Press. Moscow's agents are reportedly establishing shell companies,...

FBI warns Kali365 phishing kit is stealing Microsoft OAuth tokens at scale

Fears Russia could threaten Arctic chokepoint that puts London within range of hypersonic missiles

Fears Russia could threaten Arctic chokepoint that puts London within range of hypersonic missiles UK’s defence secretary has warned Russia poses ‘greatest threat to Arctic and High North security since the Cold War’ amid growing military presence - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Russia is threatening a strategic chokepoint in the Arctic, control of which would place it within missile range of London, Norway’s defence minister has warned. Tore Sandvik told The Times that he was concerned...

Navy probe finds reason UK's largest warship unable to provide security from Russian threat

Navy probe finds reason UK's largest warship unable to provide security from Russian threat The Ministry of Defence has returned the results of an investigation into the HMS Prince of Wales, which was left briefly out of action while carrying out a critical defence brief A Navy probe into the UK's largest warship has discovered the reason behind the £3.5 billion vessel's latest breakdown, as it encountered another setback while serving a vital defence brief. The HMS Prince of Wales, which...