Summary
Belarus has proposed building a second nuclear power plant to supply energy to Russian-controlled areas in Ukraine. President Lukashenko discussed this plan with Russian President Putin, who seemed supportive. The opposition leader in exile criticized the plan, saying it risks European safety and shows Lukashenko's alignment with Russian actions.
Key Facts
- Belarus proposed a new nuclear power plant to supply energy to Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
- The regions in Ukraine that would potentially receive energy include Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk.
- President Lukashenko discussed the plan with Russian President Putin, who publicly supported the idea.
- The opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, criticized the proposal, saying it endangers Europe.
- Belarus opened its first nuclear plant in Astravets in 2020, which was built with Russian support.
- Russia provided a $10 billion loan for the construction of the first plant in Belarus.
- Lukashenko has supported Russia's actions by allowing them to use Belarus as a base for military operations.
