«While we are taking care of a steady and balanced development of the Russian North, we are working to strengthen our ties with our neighbours in our common Arctic home. And we think that preserving the Arctic as a zone of peace and cooperation is of the utmost importance. It is our conviction that the Arctic area should serve as a platform for uniting forces for genuine partnership in the economy, security, science, education and the preservation of the North’s cultural heritage.”
Vladimir Putin At the international forum "The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue"
