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Norway: Kirkenes, a border town with Russia, under tension

Kirkenes, located on the Russian-Norwegian border, sees its daily life shaped by geopolitical issues since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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Russian military presence and border restrictions impact local life and economic exchanges.

This situation highlights the security challenges facing the European Arctic.

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Cette ville symbolise les tensions croissantes entre l'Occident et la Russie, avec des répercussions directes sur les populations locales et les équilibres régionaux.

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