Putin, RussiaHe spoke at the International Arctic Forum held in Murmansk’s city. Pointing out that the transportation volume over the North Sea Road has increased by 9 times in the last 10 years, Putin said that it is planned to take 70 to 100 million tons of shipment annually by 2030 over the route.
“We are ready to defend our bending here”
Putin said that they want to develop joint projects with friendly countries in the Arctic region and that their doors are open to Western countries.
Stating that the cooperation opportunities in the Arctic due to the conflicting attitude of Western countries against Russia have been damaged, Putin said, “Russia does not threaten anyone in the Arctic region, but is also ready to defend its sovereignty.” he said.
“USA‘S serious plans “
“These plans have a long -standing historical roots. It is clear that it will continue to systematically prioritize its geostrategic, military, political and economic interests in the US Arctic region,” Putin said, “These plans have long been ongoing historical roots,” Putin said. he said.
Putin pointed out that the developments are between the US and Greenland and that it does not concern Russia and said, “It is wrong to believe that this is an exaggerated speech of the new US administration. The US has serious plans for Greenland.” He said.
Source: AA
