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Rosatom Defies UK Sanctions, Continues Global Nuclear Projects

2/26/2026

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Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation will continue foreign nuclear power projects despite new British sanctions on its subsidiaries.
The United Kingdom imposed the sanctions over Rosatom's efforts to secure contracts abroad to offset declining oil revenues.
Rosatom says the restrictions are illegitimate under international law.
Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency says the sanctions will not affect ongoing construction.

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Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation will continue foreign nuclear power projects despite new British sanctions on its subsidiaries.
The United Kingdom imposed the sanctions over Rosatom's efforts to secure contracts abroad to offset declining oil revenues.
Rosatom says the restrictions are illegitimate under international law.
Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency says the sanctions will not affect ongoing construction.