Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant

This $25 billion nuclear power plant is Turkeykey's first, but to NATO, it's a potential security risk. That's because Russia is the one funding it, building it, and operating it for the next 60 to 80 years. But for Turkey, the Oku nuclear power plant is a big step towards energy independence and economic development.With multiple major pipelines carrying natural gas and oil running through Turkey, the nation leverages its geographical location and infrastructure to act as an energy trader in the region. Bu ...