Belarus became a nuclear power with the construction of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in the country with the help of the Russian Federation. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose words were quoted. RIA News.
“This is, of course, a very serious move forward,” the head of state said at a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.
The Russian leader explained that not only a station has been built, but also a new industry has emerged, creating new opportunities for the country to develop economic, technological and scientific fields.
The President reminded that the construction of the second unit of BelNPP with the participation of the Russian Federation was successfully completed in Belarus last year.
Belarusian Ministry of Energy in December reportedIt was stated that the first power unit of BelNPP was connected to the network after planned maintenance. 42 fuel assemblies containing fresh nuclear fuel were loaded into the core.
Previously Lukashenko requested Compensation from Moscow for delays in the commissioning of nuclear power plants.