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Recommendation 66
66
Despite tensions between Russia and the West, some forms of co-operation with Russia have been...
Conclusion
Despite tensions between Russia and the West, some forms of co-operation with Russia have been retained. For example, the Norwegian Joint Headquarters in Reitan has maintained a hotline with the Admiral of the Northern Fleet, which acts as an important deconfliction mechanism. 68 Norway continues to co-operate with Russia on search and rescue. 69 Russia continues to participate in Arctic Council negotiated treaties on oil spill response and search and rescue. 70 It also remains part of the international Cospas-Sarsat programme, a satellite system that detects and locates emergency beacons that are activated by planes, vessels or people in distress in remote areas, including the Arctic. 71
Government Response
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