Putin plays down talk of battle for Arctic resources

Gerald · 09-23-10, 07:36 PM

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has rejected talk of an impending battle for control of the Arctic region's mineral resources.He told an international conference in Moscow he was confident the region's resources could be exploited in a spirit of partnership.

Russia believes the UN will recognise its claim to much of the Arctic seabed.

The scramble for resources has been set in motion partly by improved access caused by the melting of polar ice.Russia, Norway, Canada, Denmark and the US have all laid claims to territory in the region.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11397671

Note: 23 September 2010 Last updated at 12:19 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Putin plays down talk of battle for Arctic resources Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has rejected talk of an impending battle for control of the Arctic region's mineral resources.He told an international conference in Moscow he was confident the region's resources could be exploited in a spirit of partnership. Russia believes the UN will recognise its claim to much of the Arctic seabed. The scramble for resources has been set in motion partly by improved access caused by the melting of polar ice.Russia, Norway, Canada, Denmark and the US have all laid claims to territory in the region. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11397671 Note: 23 September 2010 Last updated at 12:19 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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