Via Fred Kiesche:

“Russia is forming a new Northern Fleet-Unified Strategic Command dedicated to protecting its interests in the Arctic Circle before the end of 2014, RIA Novosti reported on Monday.

‘The new command will comprise the Northern Fleet, Arctic warfare brigades, air force and air defense units as well as additional administrative structures,’ a source on the Russian general staff told the state news agency.

The Northern Fleet-Unified Strategic Command will be responsible for protecti...