Putin signs Arctic master plan - The strategic document paves way for a massive industrialization of the country's far north.
Putin in deep snow. Photo: Kremlin.ru
"The document covers the period until year 2035. It was approved by government and the national Security Council in late 2019. The new strategic plan pinpoints the country’s key national priorities in the Arctic. It strengthens national sovereignty and territorial integrity, promotes peace, stability and mutually beneficial partnerships, and highlights high life standards for the regional population."