Beyond oil and gas: Russia's nuclear leverage explained

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While Western sanctions target Russian oil and gas, Russia maintains significant global influence through its nuclear energy sector, with many countries continuing to rely on Russian nuclear technology and fuel. The article examines the extent of Russia's nuclear leverage and why it remains difficult for countries to disengage.

Russian oil and gas face sanctions, but nuclear energy is another story. DW shows how far Russia's influence extends, and why countries continue to turn to it for nuclear energy.