The Russian president has highlighted growing global energy demand and Moscow’s technological advances in the region

Russia and the US are exploring opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic, President Vladimir Putin has said, stressing that Moscow is ready to work with partners genuinely interested in joint projects.

Speaking at the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow on Tuesday, Putin highlighted growing global demand for natural gas and Russia’s efforts to expand production, particularly in the Arctic.

Natural gas already accounts for a quarter of the global energy mix, and Russia, which holds the world’s largest reserves, is investing in infrastructure and technologies designed to operate in extreme northern conditions, the president noted.

“Russia is systematically strengthening its technological sovereignty,” Putin said.…