Newsletter: The two Arctic great powers, Russia and the US, are affecting the geopolitical situation in the entire Arctic. While the EU tightens sanctions, Russia is forging stronger ties with Asia. We also give you spectactular insight into the closing down of the mining community Svea on Svalbard and more.

Dear reader. This week, we offer a mix of everything happening in the High North, from the Editor-in-Chief's perspective on the Norwegian election to the rich coastal life and, of course, military activity. Here is the week as seen from the North.