Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to thank the two witnesses.
I'll take advantage of Professor Lajeunesse's presence, as his viewpoint clashes to some extent with what we sometimes hear in committee.
You mentioned that Russia considers itself to be at risk in the north. I'm curious about why Russia believes it is at risk.
What is the threat to Russia?
I just want to understand what's going on in a potential adversary's mind.