Süddeutsche Zeitung – Route and Strategic Locations in the Barents Sea Near Northern Russia

A dark-themed map depicts the Arctic region surrounding the Barents Sea, highlighting Russia’s northern coast and neighboring countries. Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland are labeled to the west, while Russia dominates the eastern portion. Key locations are marked with white text and dots, including Murmansk, Teriberka, Beluschja Guba, Pankowo, and Sewerny. Franz-Josef-Land and Alexandraland appear to the north, with an airplane icon marking the Nagurskaja air base. A dashed line outlines Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (“Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone Russlands”). A red line indicates a route along the northern coastline from Murmansk toward Teriberka and Beluschja Guba. The surrounding waters are labeled Barentssee (Barents Sea) and Europäisches Nordmeer (European Northern Sea). Borders and coastlines are illustrated, showing the strategic Arctic region in a geopolitical context.