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The Northern Sea Route (NSR), known in Russian as Sevmorput, is a vital transportation artery spanning the country’s entire Arctic coastline. This icy maritime corridor connects Europe and Asia, playing a critical role in supporting Russia’s vast extraction of natural resources such as oil, gas, and precious metals. Nuclear-powered icebreakers guide cargo ships through the frozen waters, ensuring year-round navigation. Yet, this remarkable feat of engineering and logistics didn’t emerge overnight — it was the result of decades of exploration, resilience, and innovation. Early Exploration: Laying the Foundations Russia’s interest in the Arctic began in earnest during the late 19th century. Until then, Siberia’s harsh environment and lack of infrastructure made large-scale development impossible. However, the construction of the now iconic Trans-Siberian Railway in 1891 signaled a shift. Around this time, Admiral Stepan Makarov, a pioneering naval officer and visionary, championed Arctic exploration. His famous 1897 lecture, “To the North Pole – Full Steam Ahead!” emphasized the strategic importance of Arctic routes. Makarov’s efforts led to the creation of Yermak, the world’s first true Arctic icebreaker. It was designed to smash through thick ice, paving the way for more advanced ships. His leadership laid the groundwork for Russia's Arctic ambitions, though he wouldn’t live to see the full realization of his dreams, as he died during the Russo-Japanese War. Soviet Ambitions: Expansion and Innovation After the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Soviet government maintained its commitment to Arctic development. Exploration intensified under the USSR’s industrialization drive in the 1920s and 1930s. One of the leading figures of this era was Otto Schmidt, a member of the Russian Baltic’s ethnic Germany community. He was a renowned scientist, polar explorer, and the director of Glavsevmorput, the government agency tasked with overseeing the Northern Sea Route. Schmidt’s work was monumental. He coordinated research, established polar stations, and supervised construction projects that ensured the functioning of this 11,000-kilometer route. His most daring Arctic mission came in 1932 when he led an experimental expedition aboard the steamer Sibiryakov, aiming to traverse the NSR in a single navigation season. The journey faced severe setbacks, including losing a propeller in the ice. The crew’s ingenuity saved the mission—they crafted makeshift sails from canvas and managed to reach their destination despite overwhelming odds. The Chelyuskin Tragedy and Heroic Rescue Schmidt’s most famous mission involved the ill-fated steamship Chelyuskin in 1933-1934. The ship, reinforced for Arctic navigation but not a true icebreaker, set sail from Murmansk to Vladivostok. Despite early progress, thick ice in the Chukchi Sea trapped the vessel, forcing its crew to survive on drifting ice floes after the ship was crushed. What followed was one of the greatest Arctic rescue missions ever undertaken. Soviet pilots, using rudimentary equipment and navigating through brutal -40°C temperatures, airlifted the 104 stranded crew members to safety. The daring operation captivated the world and cemented the NSR’s place in Soviet lore. Seven pilots involved received the USSR’s highest honor, Hero of the Soviet Union, for their extraordinary bravery. Cold War Era and Strategic Expansion During the Cold War, the Northern Sea Route became a critical military and economic lifeline. Soviet leaders fortified Arctic infrastructure by building ports, airfields, and even entire Arctic cities like Norilsk and Murmansk. These hubs facilitated mineral extraction, scientific research, and military operations. The USSR’s fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, such as Lenin, launched in 1959, revolutionized Arctic navigation. These vessels could clear paths through ice that conventional ships couldn’t manage, ensuring year-round Arctic transport. By the late 20th century, the NSR evolved into the most advanced Arctic transportation system in the world. The Modern Era: Economic Potential and Geopolitical Competition Following the Soviet collapse in 1991, the Northern Sea Route faced years of decline due to reduced funding and logistical challenges. However, in the early 21st century, the new Russia’s Arctic ambitions reignited as climate change opened new shipping lanes. Melting ice made the NSR navigable for longer periods each year, prompting Moscow to invest heavily in Arctic infrastructure once again. Today, Moscow’s Arctic fleet includes nuclear icebreakers like 50 Let Pobedy and Arktika, ensuring the NSR operates year-round. These vessels escort commercial ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil, and minerals to international markets. Arctic ports such as Sabetta on the Yamal Peninsula have become critical hubs in the global energy trade. Russia views the NSR as an essential part of its long-term economic and geopolitical strategy. President Vladimir Putin has called the Arctic a “strategic priority,” underscoring plans to transform the NSR into a competitive global shipping route rivaling the Suez and Panama Canals. Ambitious projects aim to double cargo traffic along the NSR by 2030. Geopolitical and Environmental Challenges Despite its potential, the NSR faces numerous challenges. Geopolitical tensions, especially between Russia and the West, complicate international cooperation. Western sanctions have hindered foreign investment in Arctic energy projects. Meanwhile, China has positioned itself as a key partner in Russia's Arctic development, viewing the NSR as a critical component of its Polar Silk Road strategy. Environmental concerns also loom large. Melting ice has increased ship traffic, raising the risk of oil spills and ecological damage in this fragile environment. Environmental organizations have called for stricter regulations, while Russia argues that its nuclear-powered icebreakers produce fewer emissions than conventional fuel-burning ships. Looking Ahead The Northern Sea Route remains a symbol of Russia’s resilience, technological prowess, and strategic vision. What began as an audacious imperial project has evolved into a modern geopolitical asset with global implications. As the Arctic warms and sea ice retreats, Russia’s Arctic lifeline will only grow more significant—both economically and politically. The NSR’s legacy is built on a history of exploration, survival, and determination. 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By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. 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Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.Trillion-dollar decarbonization estimates demand a global reality checkAncient Roman home — and luxurious decorations — uncovered in France. See elite finds

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