SocietySámi on the Norway-Russia border face a growing divide

Russia’s war in Ukraine is reshaping the Arctic frontier and making it harder for Sámi communities to maintain cross-border traditions. Tightened security and border procedures have curtailed travel; residents fear crossing, Russian tourism has fallen, and some local shops have closed.

Sámi peopleNorway-Russia borderArcticUkraine war

AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 12:58Original