Russia sees no potential for conflicts in Arctic - Putin

ARKHANGELSK, March 30. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia proceeds from the assumption there is no potential for conflicts in the Arctic. "Russia sees no potential for conflicts in the Arctic Region," Putin said at the full-scale meeting of the forum The Arctic - the Territory of Dialog on Thursday. He recalled that international norms clearly identified the rights of coastal and other states and "serve as a firm basis for joint solutions of any problems." Among the most sensitive issues countries were capable of resolving together Putin mentioned the delimitation of the continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean and prevention of uncontrolled use of resources. "Russia is open to constructive cooperation and creates every condition for its effective development," he said. Read more