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Russia plans to open Northern Sea Route to year-round sailing by 2025

Ambitions slide by a year as country gears up a slew of new ice-breaker newbuildings

The 60-MW ice-breaker Arktika (built 2020) is the lead nuclear ice breaker in Russia’s Project 22220 for new vessels.
The 60-MW ice-breaker Arktika (built 2020) is the lead nuclear ice breaker in Russia’s Project 22220 for new vessels.Photo: Rosatom
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Published 15 August 2023, 10:54Updated 16 August 2023, 13:22
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