Macron Travels to Central Asia Seeking Friendship and Uranium

After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France is casting further afield. That’s why President Emmanuel Macron will travel to energy-rich Central Asia this week to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, two suppliers of the uranium that powers the country’s nuclear reactors. The trip aims to boost France’s energy security, according to … Read more

Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for its Moscow-built nuclear power plant

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh on Thursday received the first uranium shipment from Russia to fuel the country’s only nuclear power plant, still under construction by Moscow. Once finished, the plant is expected to boost Bangladesh’s national grid and help the South Asian nation’s growing economy. The Rooppur power plant will produce 2,400 megawatts of electricity … Read more

What are depleted uranium rounds that the U.S. is sending to Ukraine

When Britain introduced it might provide Ukraine with depleted uranium rounds designed to penetrate tank armor, Russia decried the transfer as escalation. U.S. officers has had a easy response: In the event you don’t prefer it, go away Ukraine. “If the Russians are very involved about their tanks staying absolutely operational, they’ll simply take them … Read more