The Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard is one of the most geostrategic places on the planet and is part of a tussle for power between Russian and NATO nations in the Arctic. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has thrust the once quiet Norwegian territory of Svalbard into a place of tension. Russia has a toe hold on the archipelago and where once both communities lived peacefully, allegations of propaganda, provocation – even sabotage – are now being levelled at Russia.