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Russian President Vladimir Putin believes it is crucial to preserve the Arctic region as a territory of dialogue and constructive cooperation, According TASS news agency. Speaking at a plenary meeting of the Arctic forum, at  Rkhangelsk "It is essential to preserve the Arctic as a territory of constructive dialogue, creation and cooperation on an equal basis." He said Russia proceeds from the assumption there is no potential for conflicts in the Arctic: "Russia sees no potential for conflicts in the Arctic Region." He recalled that international norms clearly identified the rights of coastal and other states and "serve as a firm basis for joint solutions of any problems." Among the most sensitive issues countries were capable of resolving together Putin mentioned the delimitation of the continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean and prevention of uncontrolled use of resources.  "This is what we expect - this is a forum to search for the A...

‘The Arctic. Made in Russia’ International Youth Educational Forum opens in Arkhangelsk The main theme of the educational platform will be work on creating development models for support zones in the Russian Arctic ‘The Arctic. Made in Russia’ International Youth Educational Forum, which brings together young scientists and specialists whose spheres of interest are linked with studying the Arctic, kicked off in the Arkhangelsk Region on March 27. The forum participants included 150 young representatives of Russian science, including ten representatives of indigenous minorities of the north as well as 25 young scientists from Arctic Council countries, Italy, China, Germany, and a number of other countries. Arkhangelsk Region Governor Igor Orlov and Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Deputy Director Alexey Palamarchuk welcomed the participants during the opening of the Forum. During the Forum, the participants will face the challenge of creating an integrated model for the ...