Russia Wants to Establish Navy Arctic Fleet

Russia is planning to establish a new division within the navy that will be responsible for upholding and protecting the country’s interests in the Arctic, according to Russian state media TASS.

Dubbed the “Arctic Fleet,” the division would ensure the safety of the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic coast, which is currently the responsibility of Russia’s Northern and Pacific fleets.

The news agency explained that the new navy division would allow other fleets guarding the region to focus on combat missions.