Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?

Russia is facing a substantial financial challenge regarding the decommissioning of its ageing nuclear power plants. As these domestic facilities reach the end of their operational lifespans, Moscow confronts a massive upcoming bill for their safe shutdown and dismantling.

This domestic financial obligation coincides with Russia actively continuing to expand its nuclear energy industry and footprint internationally, creating a dual challenge of managing legacy infrastructure at home while pursuing growth abroad.