Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to accelerate the creation of a research molten salt nuclear reactor for "burning" dangerous radioactive substances. This is reported on the official website of the Kremlin.
Submit proposals to accelerate the creation of a research molten salt reactor and a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing module.
The creation of a molten salt nuclear reactor will effectively dispose of radioactive waste. The order must be completed by June 1. The "Russian Academy of Sciences" and the state corporation "Rosatom" will take part in the development.
Earlier, the government approved Russia's energy strategy until 2050. Its main goals are to ensure the country's technological sovereignty and security in the energy sector. An important task remains to provide the population with products and services of the fuel and energy complex.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Putin calls for a quantum breakthrough.
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