UK using Al to 'detect hostile Arctic activity'

UK SANCTIONS have hampered Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to maintain his fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers operating in the Arctic, the Foreign Office said as David Lammy travelled to the High North.

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A floating repair dock destined for Russian service has been stranded in the Mediterranean after the tug boat meant to tow it was hit with sanctions earlier this month.

During visits to Norway and Iceland, the Foreign Secretary will look at measures taken to counter Russia's actions, including the threats Mr Putin’s vessels pose to infrastructure on the seabed.

The UK is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence to detect hostile state activity in the Arctic, jointly with Iceland.