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Thursday, June 05, 2014

Russia to Use Nuclear Fleet in Arctic Rescue Missions

Yamal Nuclear IcebreakerRussia's Emergency Ministry plans to use nuclear icebreakers for the first time in response to large-scale emergencies in the Russian Arctic.

Recently, Russia has been actively developing its northern territories, including hydrocarbon production and the Northern Sea Route, which is to form an alternative to traditional oil transport routes from Europe to Asia. The total value of raw materials in the Russian Arctic is estimated at more than $30 trillion.

In April, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unified system of deployment for navy surface ships and new generation submarines.

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