Medvedev says Russia must bolster its Arctic military
The former president and prime minister also called for Russia to use its Arctic Council chairmanship to further its national security interests.
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said this week that Russia should boost its military to counter foreign threats in the Arctic — and that the country could use its two-year period chairing the Arctic Council (which began last month), to strengthen its national security interests there.
Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to Passport holders only.
Arctic Today is a non-profit organization, supported by donations from readers like you. While we strongly believe in giving free access to current news for all readers, we reserve content older than one year for our supporters. All individual contributions of at least $20/month or $150/year will receive a Passport to the Arctic Knowledge Archives. Help us drive the leading non-profit editorial team dedicated to delivering context, information and analysis about events in the Arctic.
Already have a Passport? Sign in
Choose your level of support and unlock your Arctic Today Passport.
- Monthly
- Annually
- Groups & Institutions
Individual Monthly
$20.00
Month
Individual Annual
$150.00
Year
Individual Monthly
$20.00
0
Individual Yearly
$150.00
0
