Russia unveiled its new nuclear-powered icebreaker, Chukotka, at a ceremony in St. Petersburg, with President Vladimir Putin attending via video link from Moscow. This marks a significant step in Russia's plan to expand the Northern Sea Route, a crucial Arctic shipping route.
The Chukotka, the fifth ship of the Project 22220 series, is designed to ensure year-round navigation along the route, supporting Russia's growing transport infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for both domestic and international partners.
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The Chukotka, the fifth ship of the Project 22220 series, is designed to ensure year-round navigation along the route, supporting Russia's growing transport infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for both domestic and international partners.
#Icebreaker #Russia #Arctic # #Putin #ClimateChange
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00:00Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker Chukotka was launched Wednesday in St. Petersburg with
00:04President Vladimir Putin watching via video link from Moscow.
00:09The official ceremony took place at the Baltic shipyard as people gathered to watch the ice-breaking
00:13vessel enter the water.
00:16Speaking via video link, Putin said that Russia had big plans to develop the northern sea
00:20route.
00:21I am confident that the northern sea route will only gain momentum year after year, and
00:27not only due to climate change, but also due to the increased capabilities of the Russian
00:32icebreaker fleet, said Putin.
00:35The Chukotka icebreaker is the fifth ship of the Project 22,220 and will play a key
00:41role in supporting year-round navigation along the northern sea route, according to local
00:45media.