Biden Signs Bill , Banning Russian Uranium Imports.
The U.S. president signed the bipartisan bill into law on March 13, 'The Guardian' reports. .
The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine.
The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine.
Enriched uranium is used to fuel nuclear power plants. Russia supplies the world
with most of it, 'The Guardian' reports.
Approximately 24% of the uranium used by nuclear power plants in the U.S. is provided by Russia.
The import ban will begin in 90 days.
However, the Department of Energy
(DOE) will be permitted to issue
waivers if supplies run low until 2028.
U.S. National Security Adviser
Jake Sullivan said the new law will... .
... “strengthen our nation’s energy and economic security by reducing, and ultimately eliminating,
our reliance on Russia for civilian nuclear power.”.
According to a U.S. House report, one
U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”.
According to a U.S. House report, one
U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”.
Meanwhile, Canada, France, Japan and other countries will help America sustain its uranium supply via an “allied alternative,” said Kathryn Huff, the DOE’s assistant secretary for nuclear
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Amid a cabinet reshuffle by President Putin, a senior Defense Ministry official, Lt. Gen. Yury Kuznetsov, was arrested on bribery charges, highlighting a crackdown on corruption within Russia's military. Kuznetsov faces severe charges, with authorities uncovering a significant sum of cash and luxury items. Putin's replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defence minister and the nomination of Andrei Belousov signal potential further purges within the ministry. Shoigu's deputy's recent arrest has raised speculation about Shoigu's future, amidst scrutiny over Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, where Ukrainian resistance has proven formidable, causing setbacks for Russian forces. The implications of these internal power shifts remain uncertain as Russia navigates the ongoing conflict.
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