Putin orders Arctic military build-up in 2014:
Russia is returning to the Arctic and "Intensifying the development of this promising region" So it needs to "have all the levers for the protection of its security and national interests," Putin said on Tuesday at an expanded meeting of the Defense Ministry Board. Ref. Source 2
Canada recalls Russian ambassador amid growing tension in Ukraine:
Harper spoke with U.S. President Barack Obama to co-ordinate international efforts to "De-escalate" Rising tensions and fears in the region after Ukrainian officials signaled they would repel a Russian invasion with force. Obama also spoke with French President Francois Hollande. Ref. Source 3
Putin wants to 're-establish full relations' with Canada, says 'specific steps' needed :
"The prime minister himself said when we were at G20 in Antalya that he thinks how we should re-establish the relations in full. We welcome this ... And will get down to this task, to work together." Ref. Source 2t.