Belarus Proposes Nuclear Plant to Supply Power to Russian-Controlled Ukraine

Belarus is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant in the eastern part of the country that could supply electricity to Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine, President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Friday. He presented the proposal during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

“If a decision is made, we will immediately begin building a new power unit or a new station if there is a need in western Russia and in the liberated regions,” Lukashenko said, using Moscow’s term for Ukrainian territory under Russian occupation. Putin welcomed the idea, saying financing would not be an obstacle as long as there are consumers willing to pay for the electricity.

The proposal highlights the close partnership between the two leaders, with Belarus remaining a key ally of Moscow since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Lukashenko has allowed Russian troops to use Belarusian territory for military operations, and he continues to meet Putin more frequently than any other foreign leader, underscoring Minsk’s alignment with the Kremlin.

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