Germany's government has quietly authorized a domestic firm to manufacture nuclear fuel using Russian technology and in direct cooperation with state-owned Rosatom, according to reports. The decision, which bypasses longstanding concerns over espionage and sabotage risks, draws sharp criticism from German and Ukrainian officials.
The German government has authorized a local company to produce nuclear fuel using Russian technology and in cooperation with Rosatom, the Kremlin-controlled nuclear corporation, according to reports. The step places Russian influence at the heart of German energy infrastructure, despite longstanding warnings about espionage and sabotage risks. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from officials in Germany and Ukraine, who argue it undermines European energy security and strengthens Moscow's leverage. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Kremlin's nuclear posturing amid the Ukraine war, including threats to use nuclear weapons if Russian state existence is threatened, and on Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. This latest development adds a new dimension to the ongoing tensions over nuclear energy and Russian influence in Europe.
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