Author: john

Russia has turned to China for critical nuclear technology for the first time, highlighting significant weaknesses in its domestic capabilities. Facing mounting challenges from Western sanctions, international isolation, and aging infrastructure, the Russian nuclear sector can no longer reliably produce essential components for its reactors. According to Ukrainian intelligence, Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, recently purchased turbo-generator units from China’s Dongfang Turbine Company for use at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant. This historic move not only underscores Russia’s declining self-sufficiency in nuclear engineering but also establishes a long-term dependence on Beijing. Experts warn that reliance on Chinese equipment and expertise…