Putin's geopolitical interests of Russia are connected with the Arctic. Photo by Arctic Ecology Commitee
Radio Free Europe: Russia Builds Second Military Base To Support Arctic Ambitions
Russia's defense ministry said it has built a giant military base in the far northern Arctic, establishing a sprawling presence where Russia hopes to retrieve oil and other mineral riches.
The ministry said October 20 that the building erected on the large island of Alexandra Land, which is part of the Franz Josef Land archipelago, is 97 percent complete.
Named the "Arctic Trefoil," or three-lobed leaf, the massive three-pointed structure is colored red, white, and blue like the Russian flag. It is a permanent structure located on the 80th parallel north and has an area of over 14,000 square meters.
More News On The Completion Of A Major Russian Base In The Arctic
Construction of Russia’s Arctic military compound nearing completion -- TASS
Russia builds massive Arctic military base -- AFP
Russia builds massive Arctic military base -- The Telegraph
Russia nears completion of Arctic military base on Alexandra Land for 150 troops -- DW
Russia's new base 'combat ready' in disputed Arctic region -- Ukraine Today
Russia and America prep forces for Arctic war -- Reuters