Jul 05, 2025
How Russia’s Nuclear Empire Fuels Its War Machine
While energy exports and weapons are known backers of Putin's war machine, a hidden force lies in Russia’s nuclear mega-industry
Russia’s state-owned Rosatom supplies fuel to ~78 reactors across 15 countries—controlling over one-third of the uranium market
In 2022, Moscow earned ~$1.7 billion exporting nuclear fuel to the U.S. and Europe—funds feeding its war effort
Western reliance on Russian nuclear fuel keeps Rosatom powerful—a dependency that sanctions haven’t broken
Putin’s revised doctrine broadens nuclear use conditions, signaling intent to use threats as geopolitical tools
Russia signs nuclear power deals across Africa and Asia—nurturing long-term dependencies and global influence
Despite oil and gas sanctions, Rosatom largely escapes restriction—a loophole financing Putin’s aggression
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