Belarus Eyes Nuclear Energy Supply for Russian-Held Ukrainian Regions
Belarus proposes to build a nuclear power plant that could supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories in Ukraine.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to Reuters.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed building a nuclear power plant in the east of the country that could supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories in Ukraine. He discussed the idea with Russian President Vladimir Putin during talks in the Kremlin.
Lukashenko noted that the construction of a new power unit or station would begin immediately if there was a need to provide electricity to the western regions of Russia and the “liberated” territories of Ukraine.
The proposal underscores the close political and economic ties between Moscow and Minsk, even amid international pressure on Belarus to release political prisoners and improve relations with the West.
Putin noted that financing is not an issue in this matter.
“If there is a consumer who will take electricity and pay the required tariff, it's not a problem at all,” he said.
Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has supported its military actions in Ukraine, including allowing Russian troops to use its territory for the 2022 invasion.
As The Gaze reported earlier, Belarus has significantly modernized its military infrastructure, including airfields, bases, and missile facilities, largely to support Russian operations in Ukraine and enhance regional defense.
Satellite imagery from 2025 shows extensive construction at key sites such as Lunynets airfield, new southern bases near Gomel and Minsk, including hangars, fortifications, air defense systems, and logistics infrastructure.
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