The Latest Breaking News from Rosatom

Pakistan denies airspace clearance to Russian flight carrying uranium for Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant

Pakistan has refused overflight clearance for a Russian cargo aircraft transporting uranium to Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the planned September 24 delivery being postponed. Bangladesh confirmed the disruption, while Pakistan’s High Commission said the matter involved technical and procedural arrangements related to flight routing and airspace permissions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Pak blocks airspace for Russian flight carrying uranium for Bangladesh nuclear plant

NEW DELHI: Pakistan has denied airspace clearance to a Russian cargo flight carrying nuclear fuel for Bangladesh's Rooppur nuclear power plant, delaying the scheduled arrival of uranium for the facility's Unit 2. Pakistan later described the matter as a "technical and procedural" issue involving flight routing and airspace permissions.

The Times of India · Sep 29

EDF faces legal action over France’s continuing nuclear ties with Russia

France’s continuing reliance on Russia for part of its nuclear fuel cycle is facing a new legal challenge, with Greenpeace seeking to force French state electricity company EDF to address the environmental, health and human rights implications of its dealings with Russian state nuclear group Rosatom.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years along the Northern Sea Route. Russia now operates the world's largest icebreaker fleet, including nuclear-powered ships. India and Russia are expanding cooperation on the Northern Sea Route corridor. Both nations aim…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Wildberries again as Zelensky launches hundreds of drones in mass attack

Ukraine launched at least 635 drones at targets, including a Wildberries warehouse, according to Russian officials

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump aide says Putin is suffering ‘staggering’ losses of 5,000 troops a week

Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Germany approves factory use for controversial French-Russian nuclear project

German authorities on Wednesday gave the green light to a controversial French-Russian nuclear project which will use a factory based in Germany for production, and which critics fear will enable spying and sabotage by Moscow.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 23

Germany greenlights controversial joint French-Russian nuclear project

Germany's environment ministry on Wednesday approved a French-Russian project to produce fuel rods used in Russian-designed reactors in the northwestern German town of Lingen. The joint venture project by a subsidiary of French company Framatome and Russia's state-owned Rosatom sparked fears of Russian spying, but German authorities said they had…

France 24 · Jul 22

India is ready to play in Russia's long game on top of the world

India and Russia are enhancing cooperation on the Northern Sea Route project. This Arctic corridor offers India an alternative to the Suez Canal. The route could significantly reduce shipping distances and travel times for goods. Russia seeks to diversify its Asian trade partners beyond China. Both nations are strategically investing…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Ukraine war briefing: Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Zelenskyy, insists Russia will win the war

Putin’s rejection of Zelenskyy’s offer comes as Russian attacks killed five people in Kherson. What we know on day 1,564

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6