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Egypt and Russia Reject Nuclear Safety Violation Claims

8/18/2026

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Egypt and Russia deny safety violation claims at the El Dabaa nuclear plant, slated for completion in 2030.
Rosatom says none of the alleged defects were substantiated through contractual, technical, or regulatory procedures.
The Nuclear Power Plants Authority called Politico’s report inaccurate and too politicized to respond.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged the EU to sanction Rosatom, calling it “not a reliable partner.”

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Egypt and Russia deny safety violation claims at the El Dabaa nuclear plant, slated for completion in 2030.
Rosatom says none of the alleged defects were substantiated through contractual, technical, or regulatory procedures.
The Nuclear Power Plants Authority called Politico’s report inaccurate and too politicized to respond.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged the EU to sanction Rosatom, calling it “not a reliable partner.”