Polar bears, spy stations and Lenin: life on the Norwegian island in Putin’s sights
- Posted on May 2, 2026
- By The Times
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Polar bears, spy stations and Lenin: life on the Norwegian island in Putin’s sights
Why has Russia suddenly taken renewed interest in Svalbard, a remote archipelago once visited by Tom Cruise? Matthew Campbell journeys into the Arctic Circle