HISTORICAL FACTS: Murmansk - The Untold Story

Russia is using Ukraine’s children to win its occupation – and the wider war

A year or so after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the city of Murmansk in Russia’s Arctic north-west marked its annual regional day with a celebration for children. Alongside the sons and daughters of Russian soldiers stood children taken from the occupied Prymorskyi district of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Ukrainian drones target Russian airbases in unprecedented operation

Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in largest single-day attack since war began, targeting strategic bombers.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2025

Greenland forms new unity government on the eve of JD Vance trip

Four of the five elected parties in Greenland agree to form a broad coalition on the eve of US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the arctic island.

Euronews · Mar 28, 2025

Russian oil tanker on fire in port in latest mystery blaze to hit Vladimir Putin

The Arctica was ablaze adjacent to the naval port with initial reports saying two cabins had ignited just days after a blaze hit Vladimir Putin’s only aircraft carrier on 22 December in Arctic port Murmansk while the vessel was under repairs

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

Finland drastically cuts tourist visas for Russians

As of September 1, Finland will only permit Russians to apply for tourist visas from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Petrozavodsk only

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022

Russia summons Norwegian ambassador after 'Russophobic' comments

Russia's foreign ministry summoned Norway's ambassador to Moscow on Thursday in protest at what it called the Norwegian consul in Murmansk's "offensive Russophobic comments".

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

‘I hate Russians’: Moscow anger after Norwegian diplomat ‘filmed in Russophobic rant’

Norway apologises for comments reportedly made by its consul in Murmansk

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Fisherman finds crab with full set of 'HUMAN TEETH' - and it looks terrifying

Roman Fedortsov, who works on a trawler in Murmansk in the northwest part of Russia, spends his time uncovering creatures from the deep

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

Russia’s Sami fight to save their language and traditions – photo essay

Photographer Natalya Saprunova has been awarded the Marilyn Stafford Fotoreportage Award for her project Kildin, a Language for Russian Sámis Survivors, which explores the Sami people in Russia adapting to modernity, while preserving their culture and traditions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Man reels in mystery 'nightmare' fish from depths of ocean with burst eyeballs

Roman Fedorstov has dedicated his life to uncovering unknown creatures from the depths of the sea while working on a trawler in Murmansk, Russia

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022