Russia's Yamal LNG has dispatched its first shipment of the season to the East via the Northern Sea Route, according to Bloomberg. The Northern Sea Route is anticipated to offer Russia a strategic advantage and an alternative to the Suez Canal, as noted by Vice Premier Vitaly Savelyev. Sergey Naryshkin highlighted the route as a natural competitive benefit for Russia, particularly significant in light of sanctions impacting global logistics, as previously indicated by Prime Minister Mishustin.