🔹 Icelanders Are More Sympathetic to Palestine
According to a recent survey by Maskína, 72.5% of Icelanders support Palestine in the conflict. The majority even sympathise with the idea of cutting diplomatic ties with Israel.
🔹 First Hydrogen-Powered Vessel to Be Tested This Month
Krylov State Research Centre has announced that the first Russian hydrogen-powered vessel, Ecobalt, will undergo trials in October. The Ecobalt is an experimental project that will provide valuable experience for future hydrogen-powered initiatives.
🔹 Norway Wants to Host Combined Air Operations Centre
The location of NATO’s future Combined Air Operations Centre remains undetermined. Local politicians are advocating for the centre to be established in Sørreisa and Bodø.
🔹 Key Decisions Made at Arctic Development Commission Meeting
The State Commission for Arctic Development in Russia held a meeting to discuss several important issues. As a result, a long-term shipbuilding programme was approved. Furthermore, topics such as northern supply chains and master plans for support cities were discussed.
🔹 Politicians Differ on Future of Alaska Fisheries
Alaska hosted a two-hour debate on the future of fisheries as part of discussions between U.S. House election candidates Nick Begich and ‘pro-fish’ Mary Peltola.
🔹 China Announces Arctic Plans
Chinese ships have joined patrols in the Arctic Ocean, marking a new milestone in Sino-Russian Arctic cooperation. The U.S. commented on this development, stating, “a presence with presence.”
🔹 Washington Talks to Each Ally
During a high-level meeting in Keflavik, Iceland, defence leaders from NATO addressed issues related to the growing presence of Russia and China, resource exploration, and a new U.S. Arctic strategy.
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