HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

Russian weapons manufacturers hosted at Saudi trade event

Companies with direct links to Russian military set to attend, which is likely to heighten tensions with US

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Hungary gets EU's OK to amend Russian nuclear plant contract

Hungary received European Commission approval to amend contracts for new reactors at its Paks nuclear power plant, awarded nine years ago to Russia's Rosatom, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet

The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

U.S. sanctions hit over 120 targets supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on over 120 targets to squeeze Russia for its war in Ukraine, pursuing entities linked to state-held energy company Rosatom and firms based in partner nations like Turkey in a sign of stepped-up enforcement.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

UN Nuclear Chief Discusses Ukraine Nuclear Plant in Russia

The head of the UN's atomic energy watchdog met with Russian officials in Kaliningrad on Wednesday for negotiations on the safety of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently held by Russian forces. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi’s trip to the Russian exclave came a week after he visited…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023

Lithuania offers carve-outs to EU sceptics over Russia nuclear sanctions

A new Lithuanian bid to push the European Union to impose sanctions on Russia's nuclear energy industry includes proposed exemptions for Hungary and a two-year period to phase out existing contracts, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

Germany criticizes Russian role in French nuclear fuel plant

German officials have criticized plans by French firm Framatome to produce nuclear fuel in a joint venture with Russia’s Rosatom at a facility in western Germany

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in April for power plant inauguration

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may visit Turkey on April 27 for the inauguration of the country's first nuclear power reactor built by Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Factbox-EU keeps on doing business with Russia despite sanctions

With ten rounds of sanctions since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, the European Union has rolled out its toughest punishment ever against a foreign country.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Is Hungary shifting the focus of its nuclear sector from Russia to France?

Hungary is in talks with France about the possibility of enlarging the French role in refurbishing its nuclear programme. This could eventually lead to the replacement of Russia at Hungary's only atomic power plant, marking a shift in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's pro-Moscow stance.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 24, 2023