17:38⇢Putin Unveils Arctic Strategy While Commenting On US Greenland Plans
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's statements during the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk (RT, RIA Novosti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS, Vesti, NTV, Interfax, Lenta). Putin outlined "serious" and "systemic" tasks for Arctic development while commenting that Russia "has never threatened anyone" in the region. Notably, he responded to alleged US plans to acquire Greenland, calling them "serious plans." In domestic news, Russia is experiencing alcohol supply disruptions due to a state accounting system failure (Moscow Times), while the Central Bank has identified risks of excessive lending to high-income Russians (RBC).