Current Status of Russia's Radioactive Waste Dumping (2020s)
Russia is advancing a plan to remove dangerous radioactive waste dumped on the Arctic seafloor to protect the environment. About 18,000 pieces of radioactive waste were dumped into the Barents and Kara Seas, mostly during the Soviet era. This includes nuclear submarines such as the K-27 and K-159, located at depths ranging from 33 to 200 meters.
The K-27, often referred to as a "radioactive time bomb," poses significant environmental risks. The estimated cost of removing these wastes is 278 million euros (approximately 45 billion yen), with 57.5 million euros required to lift the K-159 alone.
The project is led by Rosatom and aims to remove six major objects over the next eight years. However, due to financial constraints, international cooperation is essential. Norway and other countries have provided support, with Norway alone contributing 150 million euros to nuclear safety projects in the Barents region.
This issue highlights the potential impact on the Arctic's ecosystem and fishing resources, underlining the importance of international collaboration for environmental protection.
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