Russia Formulation of Arctic policy until 2035 7:21 on March 6 showing attitude to pursue national interests

Russia, focusing on Arctic development, has renewed its Arctic policy by 2035 and has renewed its commitment to pursue national interests in both the economic and security sectors.

Russia's President Putin signed a Presidential Decree on Tuesday approving a new policy document, "National Policy in the Arctic by 2035."

Among them, Russia has stated six goals in the Arctic, such as the development of strategic resources and the expansion of the use of the Arctic Ocean routes, as the national interests pursued by the Russian Federation, and clearly states the aim of accelerating Arctic development and leading to economic growth in its own country. You.

As another security issue, the U.S., who has pointed out the increasing presence of foreign troops in the Arctic and the potential for conflict, has avoided interests, but has been interested in acquiring interests in the Arctic. And China's stance.

Russia will accelerate the development of its own territories and continental shelves in the Arctic Circle by developing port infrastructure along the Arctic Ocean coast and building nuclear icebreakers, while building military bases in the Arctic Circle, Western nations are becoming more vigilant as military forces have been strengthened, including the creation of defense units specializing in combat.