How does Russian propaganda and disinformation impact the Arctic environment, its communities, and the world's understanding of the region?

Joining the conversation are:

• Ksenia Vakhrusheva, Bellona Foundation, Bulgaria
• Andrey Danilov, Sami Activist and Member of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia
• Benjamin Shultz, Lead Researcher at the American Sunlight Project, Germany
• Liubov Velychko, Freelance Investigative Journalist, Ukraine

The Session is moderated by Yury Sergeev, Arctic Project Advisor at the Bellona Environmental Transparency Center, Lithuania.

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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How can the example of collaboration across Italian institutions and with international partners help strengthen Arctic policy and advance scientific cooperation in one of the world’s most critical regions?

Joining the conversation is Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy.

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

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What contributions can non-Arctic states make to the Arctic region and to the people living in the North across science, innovation, diplomacy, and security?

Joining the conversation are:

• Volker Rachold, Head of the German Arctic Office, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
• Agostino Pinna, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy
• Claire Buckley, Ambassador of Ireland to Norway and Iceland
• Franziska Hagedorn, Head of the Arctic Policy Division, German Federal Foreign Office
• Piotr Rychlik, Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland
• Toomas Lukk, Special Envoy for the Arctic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
• Kenneth Høegh, Arctic Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council

The Session is moderated by Marie Anne Coninsx, Former EU Ambassador at Large for the Arctic and Senior Associate Fellow, Egmont Institute, Belgium.

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.

Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.org

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The Arctic Circle

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