China News Service, December 6th. According to a report from the Russian Satellite Network on the 5th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that in the next few decades, Russia will take root in the Arctic and the "Northern Territory." Concerning the future of Russia".

  According to reports, Putin said that the development of the Arctic and the northern territories, including the mining of essential mineral resources for Russia, is related to Russia's future.

  Putin said: "Russia is a northern country, and more than 70% of its territory is located in northern latitudes. Everything that happens in the north has special significance and value to us."

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  In recent years, Russia has strengthened its military forces in the Arctic.

Russian Chief of Staff Gerasimov said that the Russian armed forces plan to improve the Arctic air defense system in order to improve the ability to monitor the airspace over the Arctic waters.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said that strengthening the Arctic forces is one of the priority tasks of the Russian Defense Ministry.

  In addition, Russia has also stepped up its infrastructure investment in the Arctic.

The Deputy Minister of Russian Far East and Arctic Development Krutikov stated in February 2020 that the Arctic region plans to launch 9 major projects in the future, with an investment of 15 trillion rubles.