Turkish nuclear plant threatened by Russian sanctions
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkish nuclear plant threatened by Russian sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Akkuyu nuclear power plant would be Turkey’s first, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may cause problems. Istanbul, Turkey – Unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have led to fresh concerns about Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Moscow’s state-owned nuclear company. Moscow will strive to fulfil next year’s deadline so it can get revenue from the plant flowing, according to Has, but also because of Akkuyu’s status as a “priority project” – a Russian nuclear facility in a NATO country with which Moscow enjoys close relations. Ultimately, if the first unit is not ready in 2023, there will be huge disappointment from the Turkish side and that disappointment, most likely, will translate into Turkey’s foreign policy approach to Russia.” Akkuyu Nuclear’s Ankara office did not respond to requests for comment but in a previous statement the company said it was putting all its “efforts and resources” into completing the first unit in 2023.

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