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Russia’s Arctic oil route stalls as ships get stuck in sea ice

Russian oil tanker in Arctic waters demonstrating vessel type operating on Northern Sea Route

A group of sanctioned Russian tankers were stranded for up to two weeks near the Vilkitsky Strait on the Northern Sea Route in July, highlighting the limits of Moscow's Arctic export ambitions despite record crude and LNG volumes this year.

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October 26, 2026

Energy

Arctic shipping lane carries nearly 50% more Russian oil this season

Russian oil tanker Varzuga on Northern Dvina River in Arkhangelsk

Russia has rerouted growing volumes of crude and LNG toward Asia via the Northern Sea Route as conflict-driven disruptions squeeze traditional Gulf shipping lanes. Arctic cargo bound for Asia this season already runs almost 50% above last year's level.

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October 22, 2026