Russian Experts: Chinese Technology Will Help Russia Build Infrastructure in the Arctic
¬ Kremlin: Russia Has Adapted to Tens of Thousands of Sanctions and Learned How to Circumvent Them
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Yekaterina Shcherova, Director of International Affairs at the Office for Arctic Development of Russia, told Sputnik News that China's experience in constructing and operating infrastructure on permafrost holds practical significance for Russian companies conducting business in the Arctic region, with the development of intelligent monitoring systems being the most promising direction.
A Russian delegation visited China, where both sides agreed to cooperate in the construction of facilities on permanent permafrost.
Shcherova stated: "The key takeaway from China's experience lies in shifting from controlling building conditions to digital monitoring and management of infrastructure based on big data. Such technologies could become one of the most popular areas of cooperation between Russia and China in high-latitude regions, helping enhance infrastructure stability under conditions of permafrost degradation."
Experts believe that the most promising direction for Russian enterprises is the development of intelligent monitoring systems. For example, Russian experts have learned about a multi-level observation system integrating satellite InSAR radar, drones, ground sensors, ground-penetrating radar, and mobile diagnostic equipment. This approach enables early detection of deformations in road surfaces and foundations, thus transforming emergency repairs into predictive maintenance.
Another area of particular interest to Russian enterprises is the application of fiber-optic monitoring technology. China's developed systems are capable of continuous temperature, deformation, and vibration monitoring over linear facilities up to 125 kilometers long, with extremely high spatial resolution.
Another highly valuable direction is durable soil moisture and temperature fiber-optic sensors. These sensors offer higher accuracy, greater corrosion resistance, and longer service life—critically important for remote Arctic regions where equipment maintenance costs are prohibitively high.
China’s experience in establishing large-scale, long-term field observation networks has also attracted significant interest from Russian enterprises. By accumulating years of data on soil, materials, and engineering facility conditions, prediction models can be continuously refined, providing scientifically sound and rational decision-making support for the design of new facilities and the operation of existing infrastructure.
Experts point out that China is prepared to share its advanced expertise in constructing ports and transportation infrastructure under permafrost conditions with Russian clients.
She said Chinese companies have accumulated extensive experience in large-scale dredging projects—including those involving collaboration with Russia—as well as in building wharf infrastructure and land reclamation. In adapting to Arctic conditions, these professional capabilities are expected to play a role in modernizing existing ports along the Northern Sea Route.
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Kremlin Press Secretary Peskov stated that Russia has adapted to tens of thousands of sanctions imposed against it, has learned how to circumvent them, and will continue doing so.
On July 13, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 23 Russian citizens, citing involvement in malicious cyber activities as one of the reasons.
Peskov told reporters: "As for sanctions, we have always regarded them as illegal."
Peskov said: "We have adapted to tens of thousands of sanctions targeting our country. We have learned how to circumvent sanctions and how to minimize their negative impacts as much as possible. We will continue doing so."
Peskov’s other statements:
It is impossible to establish a Ukrainian security mechanism without Russia’s participation.
Previously, German Chancellor Merz stated after the “Voluntary Alliance” summit in Paris that Russia would not be involved in formulating Ukraine’s security mechanism.
Peskov told reporters: "Chancellor Merz’s statement shows that Europe’s position has reached an impasse. Without Russia’s involvement, a security mechanism cannot be established."
Moscow rejects European allegations accusing Russia of involvement in cyberattacks; Russia denies any connection.
Peskov commented on European accusations of Russian involvement in cyberattacks: "We do not accept all these allegations. Everyone knows that for years Russia has been falsely accused of involvement in matters completely unrelated to us."
Peskov emphasized that all such accusations are baseless, and Europe has never presented any evidence or proof.
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