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.
Chapters:
0:00 Turkey’s new nuclear plant
0:33 Why Turkey wants nuclear energy
2:35 What it means for NATO
4:13 Why Turkey partnered with Russia
5:39 What’s next?
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