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We need to talk about Russia’s new tactics on Svalbard

By Kari Aga Myklesbost, Stian Bones, The Independent Barents Observer June 26, 2025

There are long-term patterns in how Russia approaches Norway on Svalbard. Over the years, Moscow’s proposals for bilateral arrangements with Norway and arguments emphasizing a special position for Russia on the archipelago have become a familiar modus operandi for Norwegian authorities.

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