Arctic mission to counter Putin's Russian threat

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 in the Arctic 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 the measures being taken to counter Russia’s actions in the region, including the threats Mr Putin’s vessels pose to important cables and infrastructure on the seabed.