Putin’s desperate bet for the Arctic as Ukraine plan falls apart

Is the Arctic Putin’s escape route – or his bid to regain superpower status?

The race for the Arctic is shaping up to be Putin’s desperate bet as things go wrong for him in Ukraine.

Russia and the US are now facing off across a region that’s opening up rapidly, with new sea routes, vast, undiscovered resources, and a sharp rise in military activity. What used to be empty ice is turning into one of the most hotly contested places on the planet.

Putin needs a win, and he seems to think the ‘top of the world’ could be his next big chance to rebuild Russian power.

00:00 Intro
01:10 The Arctic region explained
02:21 US vs Russia military balance
02:28 Icebreakers and Arctic mobility
04:07 Submarines and under-ice warfare
05:17 P-8 Poseidon and anti-submarine patrols
06:26 Missiles, early warning and Arctic defence
07:31 Why Russia wants the Arctic
09:16 Why Finland joining NATO matters in the Arctic
09:50 Military bases across the Arctic
10:23 Why the United States wants the Arctic
10:58 Russia’s Arctic ambitions
11:55 Outro

Watch The Sun’s latest coverage of the war in Ukraine, with real-time updates on deadly drone strikes, the latest weapons, military action, and those resisting Russia’s invasion. Stay up-to-date on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans to defend Ukraine and the escalating tensions between Kyiv and Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin targets more Ukrainian territory. Track Putin’s disputes with global leaders and the broader geopolitical impact including US President Donald Trump’s role in the conflict – from his controversial minerals deal with Zelensky to his strained relationship with Putin. Subscribe now for ongoing updates on Zelensky, Putin, and Trump.

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump’s Presidency, Vladimir Putin’s actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139

No Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply