Russian 'Arctic Military' Plan -- BBC
Russia has announced plans to set up a military force to protect its interests in the Arctic.
In a document published on its national security council's website, Moscow says it expects the Arctic to become its main resource base by 2020.
While the strategy is thought to have been approved in September, it has only now been made public.
Moscow's ambitions are likely to cause concern among other countries with claims to the Arctic.
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Update: Canada says will defend its Arctic -- Breitbart/AP
More News On Russia's New Arctic Military Force
Russia plans to create dedicated military force to protect Arctic interests -- Canadian Press
Russia plans to create Arctic military force -- Breitbart/AP
Russia says won't stand still in race for Arctic -- Reuters
Special Russian force to 'protect' its 'assets' in the Arctic -- RTT News
Russia to deploy special Arctic force by 2020 - Security Council -- RIA Novosti
Russia to send troops to the Arctic Region -- Russian Info-Centre
Russia to create Arctic troops to defend ice treasures -- Pravda
New Cold War: Russian Forces To Patrol Arctic -- Sky News
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