Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant

Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant

August 20, 2025 • 2m 52s View Original ↗The Wall Street Journal ↗

Russia is financing, building, and operating Turkey’s first nuclear plant—a $25 billion project. The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is a big step towards energy independence and economic development. But for NATO, the new plant is a potential security risk as tensions continue to grow with Moscow. WSJ explains what the century-long partnerships between Russia and Turkey means for the region and the future of NATO. #Russia #Turkey #Shorts

From The Wall Street Journal