“Russia will strengthen its naval forces in the Arctic and Atlantic as a response to Nato activities close to Russia’s borders, the Kremlin says. Russia’s plans are outlined in a new naval doctrine, launched on Sunday as the nation celebrated Navy Day. The navy will get a fleet of new icebreakers, because the Arctic region gives Russia unrestricted access to the Atlantic and Pacific, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.”
Source: Russia sees Arctic as naval priority in new doctrine – BBC News
