Why Russia Is Spending $25B to Build Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant | WSJ Breaking Ground

The Wall Street Journal August 12, 2025
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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? Breaking Ground Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs. #Turkey #Russia #WSJ

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