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June 03, 2015

Russia's Rosatom Says Ready to Participate in UK Nuclear Power Projects
Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 02, 2015
Russia's Rosatom is ready to take part in the construction of nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom, the company's Deputy Director General Kirill Komarov said Monday. "We retain an interest in participating in the British nuclear program," Komarov said at the ATOMEXPO International Forum. He added that Russia has noted the favorable conditions granted to foreign companies taking part in the Hinkley Point nuclear power station project. "If the same rules will be available to Rosato ... read more

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