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Russian diplomats stir up emotions in Norwegian border town Kirkenes On Moscow's 'victory day,' visiting Russians from the nearby Murmansk region tore down a Ukrainian anti-war poster and participated in a patriotic gathering organised by the local R... [1]

"Apparently, God himself commanded the Russian Orthodox bishop to build a chapel right under NATO radars" Russian security forces are strengthening their influence in northern Norway — and sowing division within the country. [2]

The Russian Ministry of Defense is building a war memorial in Northern Norway Battling over history and truth, Moscow brings its big politics over war memorials to a mountain top in Hasvik, northern Norway. [3]

Hours before the onslaught, Putin's Ambassador to Norway honoured Russian soldiers during visit to border town Kirkenes The top diplomat laid down flowers at a local 2WW memorial in praise of Russian war bravery. [4]

Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes In Kirkenes, the Russian consulate increasingly resembles a branch of the FSB border service: staff without diplomatic status live in the consulate bui... [5]

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[1] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2023-05-09 · 100% match

Russian diplomats stir up emotions in Norwegian border town Kirkenes

Russian diplomats stir up emotions in Norwegian border town Kirkenes On Moscow's 'victory day,' visiting Russians from the nearby Murmansk region tore down a Ukrainian anti-war poster and participated in a patriotic gathering organised by the local R

[2] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2025-11-05 · 100% match

"Apparently, God himself commanded the Russian Orthodox bishop to build a chapel right under NATO radars"

"Apparently, God himself commanded the Russian Orthodox bishop to build a chapel right under NATO radars" Russian security forces are strengthening their influence in northern Norway — and sowing division within the country.

[3] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2021-06-25 · 100% match

The Russian Ministry of Defense is building a war memorial in Northern Norway

The Russian Ministry of Defense is building a war memorial in Northern Norway Battling over history and truth, Moscow brings its big politics over war memorials to a mountain top in Hasvik, northern Norway.

[4] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2022-02-24 · 100% match

Hours before the onslaught, Putin's Ambassador to Norway honoured Russian soldiers during visit to border town Kirkenes

Hours before the onslaught, Putin's Ambassador to Norway honoured Russian soldiers during visit to border town Kirkenes The top diplomat laid down flowers at a local 2WW memorial in praise of Russian war bravery.

[5] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2025-11-05 · 57% match

Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes

Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes In Kirkenes, the Russian consulate increasingly resembles a branch of the FSB border service: staff without diplomatic status live in the consulate bui

[6] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-10-01 · 47% match

Putin appoints Nikolai Korchunov new ambassador to Norway

Putin appoints Nikolai Korchunov new ambassador to Norway The Russian top diplomat comes from the post as Ambassador at large for Arctic affairs. He has previously served in Brussels, Stockholm and Helsinki.

[7] FI defmin.fi · 2025-11-14 · 40% match translated from sv

Förändringar i generalitetet

Changes in Generality On 14 November 2025, the President of the Republic has appointed Brigadier General Sami-Antti Takamaa as Head of Education at the Head of Staff, Brigadier General Ari Laaksonen as Operations Manager of the Army and Colonel Tomi

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