Vladimir Putin arrives to Murmansk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived to Murmansk on Thursday evening, July 20, SIA refers to the Interfax news agency.

Details of his visit have not been disclosed yet.

Putin’s visit to Murmansk comes against the backdrop of escalating relations between Russia and the West, particularly NATO countries. Over the past year, the Alliance has grown with a new member, Finland, and now Sweden is preparing to join NATO.

The last time Putin visited Murmansk region was for the Russian Navy Day in 2014. Murmansk region is home to Russia’s Northern fleet with several submarine bases on the coast to the Barents Sea.

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