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What is the reason for the pause in the Arctic Council's work?
The Council's work was put on hold due to Russia's war against Ukraine
Who is Morten Høglund?
Norway's Arctic Ambassador and Senior Arctic Official at the Arctic Council
What is the current status of the pause in the Arctic Council's work?
The pause has been extended indefinitely
Study Notes
- The Arctic Council's work was put on hold by 7 western Arctic states due to Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The Council is a key forum for international cooperation in the Arctic.
- Russia holds the Chair for the 2021-2023 period.
- The pause applies to all official Council meetings and sub-bodies.
- The "Arctic seven" are assessing how the work may continue in the future.
- Morten Høglund is Norway's Arctic Ambassador and Senior Arctic Official at the Arctic Council.
- There is no new information on the future of the Council at present.
- The "Arctic seven" are discussing how to take the cooperation onwards.
- The pause is still in effect.
- The situation is being closely monitored.
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