Norway Warns of Increased Russian Espionage in Arctic Region

Norway Warns of Increased Russian Espionage in Arctic Region

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Norway's domestic security service, PST, reported an anticipated increase in Russian espionage activities in 2026, particularly targeting the Arctic mainland and the Svalbard archipelago. The focus is on military and energy infrastructure, with specific concerns about potential sabotage and cyber attacks against Norway's energy sector, given its role as a major gas supplier to Europe.