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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 8, 2003
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This program will allocate funds to Russia for realization of environmental projects in the country’s Northwest, primarily, in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Vladimir Chizhov, stated at a press conference on April 19th. The projects are aimed at decommisioning nuclear submarines, the Deputy Minister explained. The agreement is expected to be signed by Russia, the USA, Norway and the EU member-states, Mr. Chizhov said. Vladimir Chizhov spoke on April 19th at parliamentary hearings in the Federation Council, which were devoted to Russia’s national interests and experience in international co-operation in the north of Europe. At the end of the hearings the participants passed some recommendations. For example, they find it possible to consider Russia’s joining the Northern Council. They believe Russia’s membership in this organization will help balance its foreign economic relations and open new opportunities to attract investment to Russia’s northern regions.
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
But it’s unlikely to impact emissions from shipping along the Northern Sea Route.
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.
The following op-ed, written by Bellona’s Charles Digges, originally appeared in The Moscow Times. In recent months, the Russian nuclear in...