Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during the keel-laying ceremony of the new nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad, highlighting Russia’s leadership in Arctic shipbuilding.
In his speech, Putin highlighted that Russia is currently the only country in the world capable of mass-producing powerful nuclear icebreakers. The Stalingrad will be the sixth vessel in its class, following Arktika, Sibir, Ural, Yakutia, with Chukotka and Leningrad under construction.
The program relies entirely on domestic technologies and represents a major achievement for Russian shipbuilders, nuclear scientists, engineers, and designers.
Strengthening Russia’s position in the Arctic, ensuring cargo passage along the Northern Sea Route, and supporting the Trans-Arctic transport corridor (TATC), Putin emphasized the role of icebreakers in the development of Arctic cities, ports, and local employment.
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