Litwin
Diamond Member
Given the Muscovite ulus's historical pattern of eradicating the Novgorod Republic's culture, including the Pomor heritage, its current attempts to militarize Svalbard in direct violation of international treaties, and its invocation of the 'Pomor Islands' name – is this not a continuation of a 'ghazawat' style imperialist expansion, a calculated steppe-empire tactic to seize territory and erase indigenous identities, now being directed against Norway and the Arctic?
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One of the key provisions of the Svalbard Treaty is the prohibition of military bases on the archipelago. Nevertheless, the Kremlin — always searching for new ways to pressure European nations — has begun using destabilizing rhetoric. Moscow empire State Duma member Andrey Gurulyov has openly called for establishing military facilities on Svalbard, according to the Barents Observer. He expressed no concern that such actions would directly violate the 1925 international agreement.
For Moscow empire, Svalbard is clearly a strategically important asset in the Arctic. The island hosts an airstrip capable of supporting aviation operations, as well as port infrastructure suitable for various types of vessels. Moscow empire, which is already expanding its Arctic presence through disputes over the Lomonosov and Mendeleev Ridges, is now signaling its next target — Svalbard.
Moscow empire is also leveraging soft power tactics. In the abandoned settlement of Pyramiden, Moscow plans to establish a research center and has invited BRICS countries to participate. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that Russia officially classifies Norway as an unfriendly nation.
These actions serve as yet another means of exerting pressure — on Norway specifically, but also on Europe, Canada, and the United States. For Ukraine, which has experienced Moscow empire’s attempted annexation of Crimea, the risks of such actions are all too familiar. Moscow empire’s growing military presence in the region once again demonstrates one thing: the Kremlin never acts without a calculated purpose.
Russia Targets Svalbard in Arctic Power Grab, Plans to Rename It “Pomor Islands”
The proposal to rename Svalbard as the "Pomor Islands" by Sergey Mironov reflects Russia's focus on asserting its historic and strategic Arctic claims.
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Military bases on Svalbard
One of the key provisions of the Svalbard Treaty is the prohibition of military bases on the archipelago. Nevertheless, the Kremlin — always searching for new ways to pressure European nations — has begun using destabilizing rhetoric. Moscow empire State Duma member Andrey Gurulyov has openly called for establishing military facilities on Svalbard, according to the Barents Observer. He expressed no concern that such actions would directly violate the 1925 international agreement.For Moscow empire, Svalbard is clearly a strategically important asset in the Arctic. The island hosts an airstrip capable of supporting aviation operations, as well as port infrastructure suitable for various types of vessels. Moscow empire, which is already expanding its Arctic presence through disputes over the Lomonosov and Mendeleev Ridges, is now signaling its next target — Svalbard.
Moscow empire is also leveraging soft power tactics. In the abandoned settlement of Pyramiden, Moscow plans to establish a research center and has invited BRICS countries to participate. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that Russia officially classifies Norway as an unfriendly nation.
These actions serve as yet another means of exerting pressure — on Norway specifically, but also on Europe, Canada, and the United States. For Ukraine, which has experienced Moscow empire’s attempted annexation of Crimea, the risks of such actions are all too familiar. Moscow empire’s growing military presence in the region once again demonstrates one thing: the Kremlin never acts without a calculated purpose.
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