Prime Minister of Iceland Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson and Jason Franson Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson

Jason Franson Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson: Russia's actions in Ukraine could cause problems for international cooperation in the Arctic, says Iceland's prime minister. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "This has a ripple effect, even though the actual events are far from the Arctic," said Gunnlaugsson, in Edmonton on a trade mission. Prime Minister of Iceland Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson during an interview in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday March 7, 2014. Russia's actions in Ukraine could cause problems for international cooperation in the Arctic, says Iceland's prime minister. THE Jason Franson Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson said Russia's strongarm tactics in its former satellite could make it harder for the eight nations on the Arctic Council to reach agreements at a time when the region faces a series of critical issues. Related Items Articles Ukrainian-Canadians pressure world powers to get Russia out of Ukraine Putin defends Crimean separatist drive; Ukrainian leader vows not to cede a centimetre of land (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.