Rosatom denied that employees have been involved in developing Iranian nuclear weapons.
"Neither Rosatom nor its enterprises have anything to do with Iran's nuclear power use projects, with the exception of the Bushehr nuclear power plant and deliveries of medical isotopes," a spokesman told Interfax on Tuesday.
Rosatom put Iran's first nuclear power plant into operation in September, when it also announced the beginning of molybdenum-99 exports to Iran. The isotope is widely used to treat cancer. British media reported earlier Russian scientists were involved in Iran's military developments in the nuclear sector, and this information was included in the International Atomic Energy Agency report that will be published Tuesday or Wednesday. According to these media, the report mentions scientist Vyacheslav Danilenko, who currently works for a Czech company.
(MT)
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
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 every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
