Kyrgyzstan. Rosatom has started regular deliveries of technetium-99m generator kits to Kyrgyzstan. These will be supplied to the National Center of Oncology and Hematology in Bishkek. The GT-5K type generators produce technetium-99m, one of the most in-demand radionuclides in nuclear medicine. It is used in 80% of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) diagnostic procedures for detecting oncological, cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and other diseases. “Developing cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of nuclear medicine is a step toward enhancing access to advanced technologies and timely diagnosis of various diseases,” said Maxim Kushnarev, CEO of V/O Izotop (part of Rosatom).

Uzbekistan. An Advanced Engineering School will be established at the Tashkent branch of the National Nuclear Research University (MEPhI, one of Rosatom’s supporting universities) in Uzbekistan. The agreement to this effect was signed between Uzbekistan’s Agency for Nuclear Energy Development (UzAtom), Rosatom State Corporation, and MEPhI during a meeting of the Joint Russian-Uzbek Working Group on Nuclear Personnel Training held in Uzbekistan. Rosatom also participated in the Power Uzbekistan 2025 exhibition held as part of Uzbekistan’s Energy Week (UEW 2025). A key event at Rosatom’s booth was the presentation marking the start of pouring special alloyed steel for the pressure vessel of one of the RITM-200N reactors. These reactors will be the ‘heart’ of the small-scale nuclear power plant being constructed in Uzbekistan.

Serbia. Rosatom showcased its advanced nuclear technologies at the Energy Transition of the Western Balkans, an international scientific forum held in Serbia. The event brought together representatives of energy companies, research institutes, and government agencies from the Western Balkan countries. “Rosatom welcomes Serbia’s commitment to strengthening its energy system and diversifying its energy mix through the introduction of nuclear generation, which offers a reliable, efficient, and carbon-free source of energy. A nuclear power plant will also contribute to Serbia’s climate strategy aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 70% by 2050. Rosatom is ready to offer its Serbian partners a full range of solutions—from small-scale nuclear generation facilities based on RITM-200 reactors to large-scale Generation III+ power units,” said Maria Deuric, Director of Rosatom’s Office in Serbia.

Cooperation. Rosatom and Vietnam have signed an inter-agency roadmap for the development of nuclear technologies through 2030. This document covers the construction of a nuclear science and technology center, fuel supply for the research reactor in Da Lat, workforce training for Vietnam’s nuclear industry, and the country’s participation in the International Research Consortium that will operate a sodium-cooled research reactor, MBIR. Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev emphasized that joint work in science and research had been a cornerstone of cooperation between the Russian nuclear corporation and Vietnam for many decades. “Soviet engineers restarted the U.S.-built research reactor in the 1980s, and now Vietnamese scientists have ordered a new research reactor from us. […] Moreover, this visit marks the transition to a new stage of cooperation, which is represented by the project to build a large nuclear power plant,” said Alexey Likhachev, commenting on the signed agreement.

Fusion. The world’s largest and most powerful pulsed magnetic system has been assembled as part of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) construction project. It comprises toroidal and poloidal field coils, correction coils, and a central solenoid. Russian companies, including those from Rosatom’s group, played an active role in this work. “We manufactured 120 tonnes of niobium-titanium superconductors, and more than 17 kilometers of niobium-tin superconducting strands,” said Anatoly Krasilnikov, Director of Moscow’s ITER Project Center. Additionally, Russia produced one of six poloidal field coils (PF1) and shipped it to the future reactor’s construction site. The ITER is being built through international collaboration in Provence (France), near Marseille. Under its commitments to the ITER project, Russia is to develop, manufacture, and supply 25 systems for the future facility.

Construction sites. Installation of an overhead crane has begun at the construction site of the BREST-OD-300 fast reactor in Seversk, Russia. The crane will be used to move large-sized equipment during the construction and maintenance of the reactor. The installation process is expected to take about six months. BREST-OD-300 is a lead-cooled fast-neutron reactor being built as part of the Proryv (Russian for ‘breakthrough’) project, aiming to make the closed nuclear fuel cycle a commercially feasible alternative. In addition to the innovative reactor, the experimental power production facility (abbreviated ODEK in Russian) will comprise modules for the fabrication/refabrication of mixed uranium-plutonium nitride (MUPN) fuel and reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuel.

‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’. A competitive process started in late April to select international participants for the Icebreaker of Knowledge, a global science and education initiative. Aiming to promote natural sciences and nuclear technologies, identify and support talented children, develop their skills, and assist them with career guidance, this initiative engages students aged 14 to 16. Finalists will embark on an educational expedition to the North Pole aboard a nuclear icebreaker. Students from 20 countries will be able to participate in the selection process. The application period remains open until June 20 at  goarctic.energy. The Icebreaker of Knowledge educational initiative is organized by the network of Information Centers for Atomic Energy with support from Rosatom. This year’s sixth edition of the initiative is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry and the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Northern Sea Route exploration.

China. Rosatom took part in the 16th China International Exhibition on Nuclear Power Industry (CIENPI 2025) held in Beijing in late April. The exhibition brought together more than 100 organizations, including leading global energy companies, research institutes, and China’s government agencies. Rosatom showcased an interactive display featuring fourth-generation Russian nuclear power systems, achievements in long-term Russian-Chinese cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including the Tianwan NPP and Xudabao NPP projects, and its latest developments in nuclear medicine and logistics. As part of the business program, executives from several Rosatom Group companies presented their offerings in nuclear power plant construction, nuclear fuel production, and spent nuclear fuel management.

Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Rosatom’s booth at the INNOPROM Central Asia international industrial exhibition. Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev briefed the president on technological solutions in nuclear energy and electromobility. Among the exhibits displayed was a model of a small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant featuring Russian-designed RITM-200N reactors. Six such reactors will be built at Uzbekistan’s first SMR plant. Additionally, Alexey Likhachev demonstrated Rosatom’s electromobility solutions, including lithium-ion batteries and a prototype of a compact charging station.