Development of The North to Support Russia’s Future, Putin Says

The importance of the Northern Sea Route will increase manifold and the development of northern regions will support Russia’s future to a significant degree, Putin said at a flag raising ceremony on board the Ural icebreaker and the Yakutia icebreaker launch.

Building up the Northern Sea Route will make it possible to further unlock Russia’s export potential, and, it is ready to cooperate with all interested countries.