Putin reveals plans to construct allied nation’s ‘first ever’ nuclear energy plant
Mad Vlad announced that Russia is looking to build a power plant in an allied country after claiming he provides the country with electricity. He shared his thoughts in a statement after state talks
Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is planning to construct the ‘first ever’ nuclear power plant of its in kind in close ally Kyrgyzstan.
The power-hungry dictator announced the possibility of using advanced small modular reactor technology to build the proposed plant during a statement after Russian-Kyrgyz talks. This will be the first time the technology will be used to construct a plant in the country. It comes as Ukraine ‘reaches a peace deal’ after the US holds a ‘secret meeting’.
Putin claimed that Russia supplies Kyrgyzstan with electricity and that Russian companies are actively participating in the design and development of hydroelectric power plants on rivers in the Central Asian country.
Mad Vlad said: “Rosatom is implementing a large-scale program to reclaim uranium mining sites in Kyrgyzstan. The possibility of constructing the republic’s first nuclear power plant using advanced Russian technologies – small modular reactors – is being explored.
“These technologies, I emphasize, meet the most stringent safety and environmental protection requirements.”
Putin also reiterated plans to construct a large solar power plant in the region of Issyk-Kul. The president also mentioned the proposal of building a modern thermal power plant in northern Kyrgyzstan.
What’s the latest with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine has agreed to the terms of a peace deal with US officials, Donald Trump’s administration has said.
Over the weekend, US officials had been in talks with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, pushing for peace. A US official said the Ukrainians have agreed to “the peace deal” but added there are a “few minor points still to sort out.”
The source told ABC News: “The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal. There are a few minor points still to sort out but they’ve agreed to the deal.”
It comes as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held secret talks with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Lt Col Jeffrey Tolbert said: “Late Monday and throughout Tuesday, Secretary Driscoll and team have been in talks with the Russian delegation to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine.
“The discussions are going well and we remain optimistic. Secretary Driscoll is closely aligned with the White House and wider US interagency as these talks continue.”
Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem Umerov said Ukraine had “reached a common understanding” with the US officials.
He wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “We appreciate the productive and constructive meetings held in Geneva between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations, as well as President Trump’s steadfast efforts to end the war.
“Our delegations reached a common understanding on the core terms of the agreement discussed in Geneva. We now count on the support of our European partners in our further steps.
“We look forward to organizing a visit of Ukraine’s President to the US at the earliest suitable date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump.”
