Putin decrees development of Arctic with more nuclear icebreakers : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Putin decrees development of Arctic with more nuclear icebreakers : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order, On the Strategy for Developing the Russian Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security until 2035, which foresees the construction of at least five new nuclear-powered icebreakers of the Project 22220 series, and three of the Project 10510 series. The vessels are needed to ensure year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route.