Norway’s new Defense Minister Enoksen wants to improve relations with Russia
The Støre government announced rearmament in the north. But Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen (SP) also wants to nurture relations with Russia. On Friday, Enoksen…
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The EU is concerned about Russian and Chinese activities in the Arctic
In a new resolution, the European Parliament (EP) issued a warning on new threats to stability in the Arctic. The EP is particularly concerned about…
Norwegian and Russian military officials to meet in Kirkenes
Norwegian and Russian defense leaders will meet this week in Kirkenes. The meeting is the first in two years. Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo, who is…
The Arctic Council has faced 25 years of bumpy Russia-western relations – but can it adapt to climate change?
The author of this article is Danita Catherine Burke, Fellow of the JR Smallwood Foundation at the University of Southern Denmark. The original title of…
Norway and Russia update agreement to prevent dangerous incidents
The Incidents at Sea agreement between Norway and Russia has been updated in line with technological developments. The agreement aims to prevent dangerous episodes for…
Erna Solberg wants American forces to have more military exercises in Norway. Here’s why
During her recent conversation with the United States Vice President Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Erna Solberg expressed her desire for the United States to have…
Norway’s Chief of Armed Forces wants more dialogue with Russia
Chief of Armed Forces Eirik Kristoffersen believes that Norway and Russia must talk more to reduce tensions between the countries. “We had a dialogue during…
Russia: Norwegian activities threaten regional security
Norway has become the scene of a military build-up at Russia’s borders ahead of the exercise in which American bombers will participate, the authorities in…
Russia accuses Norway of destroying neighborly relationship between the two countries
The Russian embassy denies that the neighborly relationship between Russia and Norway is good, as Minister of Defense Frank Bakke-Jensen claimed in an interview with…
Progress Party wants Norway to request a meeting with NATO due to Russian IT attack on parliament
The Progress Party’s (FRP) parliamentary group wants Norway to request a consultation meeting with NATO in connection with the computer attack on the Norwegian parliament…
Russia rejects Norway’s accusations of IT attack: “This damages an already bad relationship”
A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Norway’s accusations that Moscow was behind the computer attack on the Norwegian parliament (Storting) this summer…
Norway joins EU Navalny-sanctions against Russia
On Wednesday night, EU foreign ministers supported a proposal to impose sanctions on Russia. On Thursday morning, Norway endorsed the proposal. EU countries have decided…
After IT attack, Norwegian Prime Minister warns Putin: “We will not allow this. It’s unacceptable”
Norway’s clear reaction to Russia’s IT attack shows that we will not be picked on, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) emphasizes. On Tuesday night, the…
Norway accuses Russia of data attack on parliament
Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H) says that the government assesses that Russia is behind the data attack on the email systems in the…
Extended custody of a Norwegian spy
The Norwegian, who in August was charged with sharing state secrets, can be held in custody until 12 October. This appears in a ruling from…
Russia expels Norwegian diplomat
The Foreign Ministry confirms that the embassy in Moscow has been informed by the Russian Foreign Ministry that a Norwegian diplomat has been deported. “This…
The government accuses Russian authorities of distributing disinformation
A number of Russian-language websites have in recent weeks spread a story that Norway and Sweden are responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. The case…
Russia wants to strengthen its presence on Svalbard – requesting a meeting with Norway
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is dissatisfied with the way Norway manages parts of the Svalbard Treaty and has requested a meeting.”We will not reduce the presence on Svalbard. On…
Frode Berg is back in Norway
Frode Berg landed at Gardermoen on Saturday night after being flown from Lithuania on a private plane. – “He is a bit dazed and tired,”…
Frode Berg in Facebook video: – It’s been tough and long wait
Convicted spy, Frode Berg came out Friday with his first public statement after his release. In a Facebook video, he talks about tough years in…
