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Russia Says Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to Nearly Double in 2026

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In simple terms

Russia expects cargo transits along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to more than double in 2026, marking a substantial increase in Arctic shipping despite Western sanctions, although volumes remain far below Moscow’s original ambitions for the route.

Earlier coverage

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