Why Russia is planning to resurrect its ghost town on Norwegian Soil | Foreign Correspondent

This week Foreign Correspondent reporter Stephanie March travels to one of the most remote places on earth – the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard. It’s also one of the most geostrategic places on the planet and is part of a tussle for power between Russian and NATO nations in the Arctic. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has thrust the once quiet Norwegian territory of Svalbard into a place of tension.   Russia has a toe hold on the archipelago and where once both communities lived peacefully, allegations of propaganda, provocation – even sabotage – are now being levelled at Russia. In this report we explore why this unique and stunning location is so vital and how tensions are escalating.  Subscribe: About Foreign Correspondent: Foreign Correspondent is the prime-time international public affairs program on Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC-TV. We produce half-hour duration in-depth reports for broadcast across the ABC’s television channels and digital platforms. Since 1992, our teams have journeyed to more than 170 countries to report on war, natural calamity and social and political upheaval – through the eyes of the people at the heart of it all. Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you’ll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what’s going on in the world around you. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: For more from ABC News, click here: Get breaking news and livestreams from our ABC News channel: Like ABC News on Facebook: Follow ABC News on Instagram: Follow ABC News on Twitter: Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC’s Online Terms of Use (Section 3). This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel