Turkey, Russia reach resolution deal on nuclear plant dispute

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey and Russia had reached a deal resolving a dispute over a nuclear power plant being built at Akkuyu in southern Turkey, reinstating a Turkish contractor, broadcaster NTV and other media said on Saturday. “A deal has been reached regarding Akkuyu,” Erdogan was quoted as telling reporters after a visit to… Read More Turkey, Russia reach resolution deal on nuclear plant dispute

Russia unveils plans to build LNG-powered icebreakers for Arctic sea route

Russia plans to build its first batch of icebreakers that are powered by liquified natural gas, a top official said on Friday, returning to an idea that was put on hold. Russia has the world’s only fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers. It is building up that fleet, hoping to develop the Northern Sea Route across its… Read More Russia unveils plans to build LNG-powered icebreakers for Arctic sea route