According to Putin, the journey time by sea from Yokohama (Japan) to Rotterdam (Netherlands) is a classic route - 33 days, and along the Northern Sea Route - 20 days. Distances are almost 12,000 km and 7,300 km, respectively.
“The savings are colossal, both on fuel and on time, therefore, of course, it will be very attractive,” Putin said.
Putin also said that he did not see any particular military tensions in the Arctic region.
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