Satellite images show how Russia is winning the race for the Arctic as the US plays catch-up
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Russia’s expanded Arctic bases and icebreaker fleet are turning a warming geography into a logistics and energy advantage. For operators in shipping, energy, and insurance, Arctic routes and infrastructure are shifting from theoretical to real exposure — both as opportunity and as a resilience test.
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