The Kola Bay is emerging as one of Russia’s most powerful hubs in its quest to dominate the Arctic. This small stretch of water is where Moscow stores part of its icebreaker fleet and could mine for minerals and oil, export those resources and launch nuclear weapons.
WSJ explores why Kola Bay is so critical for Russia’s fight for the Arctic.
Chapters:
0:00 Russia’s Arctic ambitions
0:54 Why the Kola Bay is so critical
2:30 Russia’s nuclear weapons and icebreaker ships
5:36 How other countries are responding
Coordinates
In Coordinates, WSJ explains the geopolitics and developments of key regions imperative to the military strategies of countries around the world.
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