Russia is ready to work with European countries on the Northern Sea Route

© RIA Novosti / Ramil SitdikovRosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev
Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev
Russia is open to working with European companies on freight transportation along the Northern Sea Route, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev told RIA Novosti.
“Of course, provided they see it as an opportunity for cooperation and development, rather than confrontation,” he added.
Alexey Likhachev emphasized that Russia would continue to enhance the competitiveness and appeal of the Northern Sea Route as an international trade route.
Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union has adopted a new Arctic strategy. The strategy addresses security, economic issues, and climate change. Specifically, the document states that Brussels plans to expand its icebreaker fleet and deepen cooperation with NATO in the region.
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