Russia Launches World’s Most Powerful Nuclear-powered Icebreaker
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Published: Nov 07, 2024, 05:10 IST | Updated: Nov 07, 2024, 05:10 IST
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a new nuclear-powered icebreaker ship called "Chukotka." It is part of a Russia's new fleet of ships that are meant to boost navigation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in the Arctic. As Russia ramps up production of icebreaker ships, India has secured a contract to build four for Russia. This comes as a big boost for India's shipbuilding capabilities and positions India as a key player in the Arctic.
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