The Russia officially announced the suspension of its uranium exports to UNITED STATESmarking a turning point in commercial relations between the two countries in the strategic nuclear energy sector. This decision, taken by decree on November 15, was described as “ symmetric response » to the restrictions already imposed by Washington. In fact, the UNITED STATES had gradually reduced their imports of Russian uranium, planning a total ban from 2028.
According to Rosatomthe Russian public company in charge of nuclear energy, this measure remains within the legal framework while responding to American initiatives. However, it does not extend to other customers of the Russia. Moscow will continue to supply uranium-based products to countries not affected by these tensions, thus affirming its desire to maintain stable commercial relations with its international partners.
This development occurs in a context of increased tensions between Moscow and Washington, exacerbated by geopolitical issues linked to the war in Ukraine. The United States, while diversifying its sources of uranium supply, has also intensified its military support for kyiv.
L’administration Biden recently authorized the use of long-range missiles ATACMS by theUkraineresponding to a repeated request from the president Volodymyr Zelensky. These missiles could change the military balance by allowing Ukraine to strike strategic targets on Russian territory, such as military airfields.
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