Northern Norway’s Pro-Russia Bias
Abstract
In the High North, Russia projects not only its submarine and air capabilities, but also engages in subversive activities linked to long-term influence directed at Norwegian communities and Ukrainian refugees. The objective of the Kremlin’s information warfare in Norway is to erode confidence in established democratic institutions and cultivate societal instability. Daniel Osen shows how this sets the stage for Russia to promote alternatives that appear more favourable to its strategic interests, particularly in the eastern areas of Finnmark such as Kirkenes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies
European Politics and Security
Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The RUSI Journal
- Volume
- 171
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 40–48
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN