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As the US eyes investment, returning Europe’s largest nuclear plant—the Zaporizhzhia NPP—to Ukrainian control is key to the continent’s energy security.

Russia is pushing to change a century-old agreement over Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, with public calls to rename the region the “Pomor Islands.”

Russia continues the militarization of the Arctic, strengthening its Northern Fleet by commissioning new warships and submarines.

The United Kingdom has been one of the most steadfast supporters of Ukraine, providing the first tanks, long-range missiles, and actively engaging in advocacy and aid efforts. In total, British assistance to Ukraine has surpassed $14 billion. But why does Britain take such a firm stance against Russia?

Merkel once believed that economic ties with Russia would guarantee peace. Instead, Nord Stream 2 deepened Germany’s dependence on Moscow—until the Russian war in Ukraine exposed the illusion.

In recent years, Russia has ramped up its military buildup in the Arctic, turning this critical trade route into a potential geopolitical battleground.