Russia threatens to seize swathe of Arctic
Vladimir Putin, now Russia's prime minister, has said global warming is good for Russia – melting its vast icy territories to reveal previously inaccessible oil and gas reserves.
President Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia should unilaterally claim part of the Arctic, stepping up the race for the disputed energy-rich region.
With oil production declining – and Russia's oil-fuelled power rising – it is keen to grab ever more.
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