Russia-Ethiopia Nuclear Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow, where officials signed an action plan between Rosatom and Ethiopia’s Electric Power Corporation to develop a nuclear power plant. Senior Russian ministers and Ethiopian officials attended the talks, which covered cooperation in energy, trade, agriculture, healthcare, and defense. Putin described Ethiopia as a long-standing partner since 1898, while Abiy highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and strategic collaboration.