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Russia and Myanmar Launch Major Nuclear Power Partnership

3/6/2025

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On March 4, 2025, Russia and Myanmar forged a significant partnership by signing an agreement to build a small modular nuclear power plant in Myanmar, starting at 110 MW and expandable to 330 MW. This milestone follows their earlier pact on peaceful nuclear cooperation and is complemented by a joint venture on a 200 MW wind power project, strengthening their energy collaboration despite global sanctions.

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Story summary

On March 4, 2025, Russia and Myanmar forged a significant partnership by signing an agreement to build a small modular nuclear power plant in Myanmar, starting at 110 MW and expandable to 330 MW. This milestone follows their earlier pact on peaceful nuclear cooperation and is complemented by a joint venture on a 200 MW wind power project, strengthening their energy collaboration despite global sanctions.