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- Turkey's energy minister said Russia provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, built by Rosatom.
- Akkuyu is Turkey's first nuclear facility and should operate in 2026 after delays.
- The financing will support operations in 2026-2027, with $4-5 billion for 2026.
- Turkey is negotiating nuclear projects with South Korea, China, Russia, and the U.S., and aims to finalize a 5,000-megawatt solar package with ACWA Power by early 2026.
