Arctic summit in Moscow hears rival claims

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An international meeting to try to prevent the Arctic becoming the next battleground over mineral wealth is taking place in Moscow.

One quarter of the world's resources of oil and gas are believed to lie beneath the Arctic Ocean.

Russia, Norway, Canada, Denmark and the United States have already laid claim to territory in the region.

Although the summit is promoting dialogue, a Kremlin adviser said Russia would defend its national interests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11387175

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1. One quarter of the world's oil resources? Holy shit.

"a Kremlin adviser said Russia would defend its national interests."

:polite laugh: Poor suckers. They don't know what they're up against.