Russia breaks ground for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant
Saturday, 9 August 2025 () Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Aug 8, 2025
Russia on Friday launched work to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, the world's biggest uranium producer and vast Central Asian state where Moscow, Beijing and Europe are all vying for influence. Russia has historically been the sole dominant player in the region and is trying to maintain its leading position, while China has invested billions of dollars as part of its "Belt
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