Russia to Construct Central Asia's First Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan
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Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, with six reactors totaling 330 megawatts. The project aims to leverage Uzbekistan's uranium reserves and increase Russia's influence in the region. The deal was finalized during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Putin also pledged to boost gas deliveries to Uzbekistan, reflecting Russia's efforts to strengthen ties amid ongoing tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict.
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