These strategic enablers, however, are coming under increasing pressure as Russia struggles to replace its aging fleet and keep exports flowing. Russia currently operates eight nuclear icebreakers, three of which, the Taymyr, Vaygach, and Yamal, are expected to reach the end of their service lives by 2030. Rossiya, the lead vessel of Russia’s next-generation class of nuclear icebreakers, was originally scheduled to enter service in 2027. However, Western sanctions,…
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