A new Russian state commission undertakes Putin’s big Arctic plans

A push to grown shipments along the Northern Sea Route to 80 million tons by year 2024 will be among the commission's top priorities.

By Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer October 9, 2018
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Russia’s new state Commission for the Arctic will have work to support President Vladimir Putin’s new top priorities in the region, including efforts to boost the shipment of goods on the Northern Sea Route to 80 million tons by year 2024.

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