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India seeks faster access to Europe through Russia’s Arctic shipping route

India is increasingly looking toward Russia’s Northern Sea Route as a potential alternative for transporting goods to Europe, with industry representatives highlighting the corridor’s shorter distance and potential to reduce transit times by around two weeks. Rakesh Mishra, head of Indian......

Russia accelerates Arctic trade corridor development as China-Europe shipping gains momentum

Russia is stepping up efforts to transform the Arctic into a major international trade corridor, betting on the Northern Sea Route to strengthen its position in global shipping and expand commercial links with China and other Asian economies. The strategy comes as international interest in Arctic shipping......

Rosatom says construction of Hungary’s Paks II nuclear plant remains on schedule

Construction work on Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant is continuing according to the agreed timetable, with activity accelerating at several key areas of the project, according to Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. Likhachev said construction of the buildings and critical facilities......

Turkey aims to complete Akkuyu nuclear power plant by 2030

Turkey has reaffirmed its ambition to bring all four reactors of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant into operation by 2030, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix and strengthen energy security. Turkish officials stated that testing of the plant's......

Germany approves controversial nuclear fuel project involving France and Russia

German authorities in the state of Lower Saxony have approved a controversial nuclear fuel production project that brings together a French nuclear company and Russia's state-owned atomic energy corporation, reigniting debate over energy cooperation with Moscow despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The......

Russia and Vietnam sign agreement to build nuclear power plant

Russia and Vietnam have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, according to Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom. The project includes two Russian-designed reactors with a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW),......

Ukraine warns of nuclear disaster risk at Zaporizhzhia plant

The head of Ukraine’s state nuclear company warned Tuesday that Russia lacks the equipment and technical capacity to safely restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, cautioning that any attempt to bring the facility back online without Ukrainian systems could trigger a nuclear disaster. Pavlo......

Russia eyes nuclear power plant on moon by 2036

Russia's state space agency has unveiled plans to construct a power facility on the lunar surface by 2036, marking a pivotal step toward sustained exploration. The initiative targets reliable energy for critical operations, including robotic rovers, scientific observatories, and foundational infrastructure......

Egypt installs first nuclear reactor vessel at Dabaa power plant

Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......