Western allies face five-year window to reduce reliance on Russian nuclear company Rosatom
By
Igor Kossov
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Summary
The next five years represent a critical "strategic window" for Western allies to reduce dependence on Russian nuclear company Rosatom, which currently controls over 44% of global uranium enrichment capacity and supplies nearly a quarter of Europe's needs. The US has banned Russian uranium imports starting in 2028, with a waiver system until then. This article is part two of a series examining Rosatom's role in the Ukraine war and Moscow's international influence.
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As of 2024, Rosatom commands over 44% of global uranium enrichment capacity and supplies nearly a quarter of Europe's needs.
The US in 2024 banned Uranium imports from Russia starting in 2028—at the time of the ban, Russia was supplying about 24% of American enrichment needs.
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