Head of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters met Russian FSB chief in Kirkenes

The head of Norway's Joint Headquarters, Rune Andersen, has held a planned meeting with Andrei Kudimov, chief of the FSB's Border Directorate, on border cooperation, maritime safety and sea rescue.

The Editorial Team · under Editor-in-Chief Jacob WollheimNorway6 Nov 2026Original Source

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Rune Andersen, chief of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters (Forsvarets operative hovedkvarter, FOH), visited Kirkenes (northern Norway) during the week. There, he had a planned meeting with Andrei Kudimov, head of the border directorate of the Russian security service FSB. The meeting concerned border cooperation, maritime safety and sea rescue, according to the Norwegian Armed Forces (Forsvaret). During the visit, Andersen also met conscripts and officers who protect NATO's northern flank.

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Rune Andersen, Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Operational Headquarters (Forsvarets operative hovedkvarter), met Andrei Kudimov, head of the border directorate of the Russian security service FSB. The meeting was planned and took place in Kirkenes during the week. It was confirmed by the Norwegian Armed Forces themselves. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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