Burundi is seeking Russian technical assistance for the construction of small nuclear power plants. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Burundi has signed a memorandum with Rosatom, and training for Burundian nationals is already underway in Russia.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the company is the world leader in small nuclear power plants and is expanding its product line, with about a dozen reactor plant projects for low-power nuclear power plants (LPNPP) in development. The RITM family of reactors is highlighted as the most advanced technology.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Russia must reform its nuclear energy regulations to maintain global leadership in small nuclear power plants (SNPPs). He cited the need for new licensing approaches for these "fundamentally new facilities" and pointed to the US regulator's supportive role in their industry's success.
El Gobierno español planea cerrar la central nuclear de Almaraz en 2027 y todas las demás para 2035, a pesar de la oposición y los objetivos de independencia energética. Se sugiere posponer el cierre para alinearse con la política europea y la lucha contra el cambio climático.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions on Russia. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the support package, which includes a major energy deal to power Ukraine for the next two years through UK nuclear fuel supply, also supporting British jobs.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine's nuclear power plants for two years, worth 210 million pounds ($280 million). The deal, supported by UK Export Finance, involves Urenco supplying Energoatom and extends a previous contract.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that military strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are "absolutely unacceptable." He noted that while nuclear power plants offer significant energy advantages, they are vulnerable to attacks. This statement follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's machine room.
Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stated that Moscow sees prospects for building additional Russian-designed nuclear power units in Brazil, including both large and small capacity options. He also highlighted ongoing cooperation in the IT sector, focusing on digitalization and cybersecurity solutions.
According to Taalatbek Masadykov, under these conditions, the restoration of political and diplomatic dialogue between Russia and the United States is of key importance
