Latest "Russia Arctic" stories

US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic

As Russia assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the U.S. rallied other members to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules in the Northern Sea Route.

2 years ago

Coast Guard picks homeport for new icebreaker fleet

The Polar Security-class vessels will be designed to conduct search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, environmental response and national defense patrols missions in areas often covered in heavy ice.

By Navy Times staff

4 years ago

The Navy sends a carrier back to Russia’s Arctic haunts

The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman's arrival in the Norwegian Sea Friday marks the first time in nearly 30 years that a U.S. carrier has operated there.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and David B. Larter

5 years ago

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