Russia

2024 - 9 - 17

Ice, Fire, and International Relations: Can Russia and the West Save the Arctic?

Arctic Council - Energy Politics in Asia - Foreign Interference - Meta Social Media Ban - Power of Siberia-2 Pipeline - Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Can Russia and the West unite to combat climate change in the Arctic? Let's explore the unlikely partnership while unearthing some icy facts!

As the ice caps continue to melt at alarming rates, the Arctic region is turning into a hotspot for geopolitical tension and environmental crisis. The recent news that Russian scientists and journalists have severed ties with the Arctic Council raises an alarming red flag. "Half the Arctic is now a black box of empty data,” experts lament, highlighting the dire need for international cooperation. With both the West and Russia having a vested interest in the region’s resources, the question arises: can they put aside their differences and work together to save this melting paradise?

Meanwhile, another conundrum is brewing further east with Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 pipeline project designed to transport natural gas to China. Recent developments have revealed that Mongolia has excluded the Soyuz Vostok pipeline from its 2024-2028 strategy, causing a wave of speculations about potential delays in Russia's energy pivot to the East. While this project promises to bring economic benefits to all involved, geopolitical hurdles suggest it may not be smooth sailing. There’s a distinct irony in the fact that while Russia seeks to bolster its energy exports amid decreasing Arctic ice, it may face roadblocks created by its neighboring allies.

Not only do these scenarios spell trouble for Russia, but they also reflect a broader narrative about the changing dynamics in global energy politics. As nations scramble for control over the diminishing Arctic resources, cooperation may become the only avenue to ensure both ecological preservation and energy security. Relying solely on fossil fuels in an age of climate crisis is like bringing a water gun to a firefight! It’s time for innovation and partnership to lead us through these turbulent seas.

As the world watches, it remains to be seen if both Russia and the West can play nice in the frozen yard. The Arctic is not just a region; it's a clear indicator of global climate health. Interesting fact: the Arctic is warming three times faster than the rest of the planet! Scientists also estimate that about 13% of the world's oil reserves and 30% of its natural gas are hidden beneath the Arctic Ocean—making it essential for both ecological and energy stability. The fate of the Arctic holds not just regional, but global significance!

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Can the West and Russia Co-operate to Save a Melting Arctic? (Byline Times)

“Half the Arctic is now a black box of empty data” as Russian scientists and journalists no longer work with the Arctic Council.

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The Power of Siberia-2 saga: Russia's energy pivot to China faces ... (Observer Research Foundation)

Mongolia's exclusion of the Soyuz Vostok pipeline from its 2024-2028 strategy raises concerns about delays in Russia's Power of Siberia 2 project, ...

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Russia clears fuel pipeline construction in Congo (Reuters)

Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday.

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Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media over 'foreign ... (Business Standard)

Meta said it's banning Russia state media organisation from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's ...

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Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over "foreign ... (ABC News)

Meta is banning Russia state media organization from its social media company platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify ...

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Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 measured along Norway's border ... (The Independent Barents Observer)

The radioactivity was measured in filters at Viksjøfjell and Svanhovd in the second week of September, but the origin is still unknown.

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Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference ... (The Guardian)

RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta's apps to carry out influence operations.

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Meta Reportedly Barring Russia's RT From Instagram, Facebook (Investopedia)

Meta Platforms reportedly is removing Russian TV channel RT from its apps, including Instagram and Facebook, citing "foreign interference activity" by the ...

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Meta Bans Russia's RT From Facebook, Instagram for 'Foreign ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Ban follows U.S. sanctions against the media outlet for alleged attempts to interfere in foreign elections.

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Meta bans RT days after U.S. accused Russian outlet of disinformation (NBC News)

Social media giant Meta announced Monday that it is banning Russian media outlet RT, days after the Biden administration accused RT of acting as an arm of ...

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Nine residential buildings destroyed in Kursk (Aljazeera.com)

Ukraine forces destroy nine buildings in a day in Bolshoe Soldatskoe village in the Kursk region, Russian official says.

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Ukraine drone attack forces evacuation in Russia's Tver region ... (Reuters)

A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire and forced the partial evacuation of residents in Russia's Tver region, with officials saying on Wednesday that Kyiv ...

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Russia Tver region orders evacuation after Ukrainian drone attack (BBC News)

Drone wreckage causes fire in Tver region, the governor says, amid reports that a weapons depot is hit.

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Ukraine drone attack forces evacuation in Russia's Tver region ... (The Hindu)

Seven Ukrainian drones were also destroyed over the western Smolensk region, Vasily Anokhin, governor of the region, which borders Belarus.

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Ukraine drone attack forces evacuation in Russia's Tver region ... (Business Standard)

Fourteen more drones were downed over the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, and several more were destroyed over the regions of Oryol and Tula, ...

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Multiple Explosions Reported at Russia's Toropets Military Site After ... (News18)

The explosions were reported after Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia's Tver region.

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Ukraine launches drone attack in Russia's Tver region, multiple ... (India TV)

Russian air defence units were still trying to repel 'a massive drone attack' over the town of Toropets as multiple explosions were heard on Wednesday, ...

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Day 936: Ukraine shoots down 53 of 56 drones that Russia ... (УКМЦ)

Ukraine shoots down 53 of 56 drones that Russia launches in a major attack targeting Kyiv region. Russia has sold almost one billion dollars in stolen ...

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Drone Attack On Arms Depot Forces Evacuations In Russia's Tver ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire and forced the partial evacuation of residents in Russia's Tver region, with officials saying on September 18 that ...

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Ukrainian drone attack causes fire and evacuation in Russia's Tver ... (News.Az)

Fire fighters were trying to contain the fire, Igor Rudenya, the governor of the region located northwest of Moscow, said in a post on the Telegram me...

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Indian oil PSUs' dividends stuck in Russia swell to around $900 ... (The Indian Express)

The issue has also featured in government-to-government discussions between New Delhi and Moscow, but a resolution is still awaited due to various ...

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