Russia is a major producer of copper, nickel and other minerals vital for the energy transition. Experts say that could have an effect on U.S. sanctions.
Thawing permafrost may have caused a disastrous diesel spill above the Arctic Circle and poses wider threats to Putin’s ambitious plans for military and industrial development in the region.
Diesel fuel from a 21,000-ton oil spill in the Russian Arctic has reached a freshwater lake that serves as a gateway into the Arctic Ocean, Russian officials announced.
