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A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
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Publish date: May 19, 2006
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“The navy will take on the task to deal with counter-terrorism protection, defense and handle the security of the hydrocarbon shipping routes” Ivanov said during his visit to Murmansk region this week.
According to the minister, the Northern Fleet has been ordered to provide security on the Barents Sea shelf, BarentsObserver reported. “Speaking about the North, our country has already pretty serious plans for the development of the huge oil and gas fields in the Barents Sea. The leadership of the Northern Fleet is well acquainted with these plans”, he added.
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
Kazakhstan voted in a referendum last weekend on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, and an exit poll showed voters backed the idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's cabinet in an effort to phase out coal plants.
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
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