Russia’s chairmanship in the arctic council: programme and first results

Abstract

The Arctic has always been in the field of close attention of the Russian leadership, this was especially evident during the preparation and chairmanship of the Arctic Council (2021–2023). In Russia’s Chairmanship Programme for the Arctic Council 2021–2023 and correlated Plan of its Major Events, special attention is paid to improving the welfare of the population of the region, protecting the environment, stimulating social and economic development, and strengthening the role of the Arctic Council. The author draws attention to the impact of the updated EU Arctic strategy (October 2021) on the international cooperation development in the Arctic.