Turks Affirm Nuclear Plan

By The Moscow Times

April 25, 2011

Turkey is confident that the Rosatom is capable of ensuring the security of Akkuyu, the first Turkish nuclear power plant, Turkish Ambassador to Moscow Aydin Sezgin said.

"We know that Rosatom, which will be building our first nuclear power plant in Akkuyu, is experienced in the provision of nuclear power plants' security," the ambassador said. "Turkey wishes the soonest beginning of the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in the Mersin province. This project will present the best example of Turkish-Russian partnership."

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said earlier that "We will be able to lay down the plant's foundation by late April, early May."

(Interfax)

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue