Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled by an all-terrain vehicle along a winter road that had not been officially opened during his trip to Chukotka. The head of state’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, discussed the episode in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, who published footage on his site and Telegram channel. Cited: Kremlin.
According to a Kremlin briefing, the president was moving along a winter route that had not yet received formal opening clearance. Officials noted that all safety conditions were verified in advance by special services, taking into account the mass and movement of the vehicle. Cited: Kremlin.
Peskov added that the thickness of the ice on the route remains a factor, and that it does not yet guarantee the smooth passage of any transport. He indicated that an official opening of the winter road is planned for February. Cited: Kremlin.
Prior to the trip, it was reported that Putin was making his first visit to Chukotka. The journey from the airport to Anadyr, the regional capital, was supported by snow and swamp vehicles. The president had not previously visited Chukotka, and the region’s officials described the visit as a personal milestone. Cited: Kremlin.
During a stroll around the region, Putin was seen aboard a Pred ator model vehicle navigating through snow and swamp terrain in Chukotka. The imagery underscored the challenges of travel in remote Arctic areas and the logistics involved in regional leadership visits. Cited: Kremlin.