While the world watches Russian President Vladimir Putin pour resources, weapons, and troops into his military invasion of Ukraine, experts say the autocrat's sights remain fixed on a very different region of the world, a remote expanse that he's long coveted: the Arctic.
The geopolitical importance of the strategically positioned tundra – and its vast reserves of natural gas – has been thrust into the spotlight as Russian troops continue their bloody slog in Ukraine.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.