Putin touts Russia's 'Arctic power' with launch of nuclear icebreakers

Russia launches massive nuclear-powered icebreaker as Putin races to control the Arctic

Russia president vowed to control the Arctic and said the new vessels were of "strategic" importance.

Russia unveils new icebreaker in push for energy markets

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy markets amid sanctions over Ukraine. Addressing a Saint Petersburg ceremony for the launch of the Yakutia icebreaker by video link, Putin said such vessels were of…

Putin touts Russia's 'Arctic power' with launch of nuclear icebreakers

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday touted Russia's Arctic power at a flag-raising ceremony and dock launch for two nuclear-powered icebreakers that will ensure year-round navigation in the Western Arctic.

Vladimir Putin launches nuclear icebreakers, touts Russia’s ‘Arctic power’

Presiding via video link from the Kremlin at the launch ceremony, Putin said such icebreakers were of strategic importance for the country.

Putin eyes new power hold on Arctic

Putin hailed the future launches of two nuclear-powered icebreakers, the Ural and Yakutia, on Tuesday.

Putin touts Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers

Mr. Putin said such icebreakers were of strategic importance for the country