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"We are ready": Russians responded to Magyar's taunts!
The Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom is ready to answer any questions Hungary may have about the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, including its price, Rosatom General Director Alexey Likhachev said today.
TL;DR
- Rosatom is ready to answer Hungary's questions about the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, including its price.
- Rosatom General Director Alexey Likhachev stated the project is a special priority.
- The Hungarian parliament approved the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant in 2009.
- The project is estimated to cost 12.5 billion euros, with Russia providing a loan.
- Rosatom received construction permits in August 2022, and the European Commission approved contract amendments in May 2023.
- The first concrete pouring ceremony for Paks II took place in February.