Today, the biggest news comes from Norway. Here, Russia’s accusations that Norway is preparing terrorist attacks against its vessels have triggered a swift response. In turn, the Norwegian government has moved to counter these provocations while simultaneously taking steps to prepare its population for the worst. Recently, Russian media claimed that Norway is preparing attacks on Russian naval assets in coordination with Ukrainian forces, reflecting the heightened internal Russian sensitivity over the security of its remaining Arctic maritime routes. Notably, Russia’s western ports in the Baltic and the Black Sea have already been struck, rendering them inoperable, which leaves Murmansk as the last remaining alternative. According to Russian reports, around fifty operators from Ukraine’s three hundred and eighty fifth Brigade of Naval Unmanned Systems are currently in Norway, which Russi

Source: Border tensions rising: Norway’s civilians prepare for the worst