MINSK, 13 March (BelTA) – Belarus fully welcomes the responsible approach of neighboring countries towards peaceful nuclear energy, Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Varankov told BelTA.
The spokesperson commented on the statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called the reduction of nuclear energy’s share in Europe a mistake. He noted that this was not surprising to Minsk: “We have always proceeded from the idea that energy security must be based on real needs, not on political environment. And, naturally, in the interests of citizens.”
It was also noted that Lithuania is now considering building its own nuclear power plant. “We welcome the thoughtful attitude of our neighbors toward peaceful nuclear energy. Belarus has gone down this path under pressure, sanctions, and endless criticism. But we built a modern, safe plant that operates and delivers results. It contributes to the country’s economic development and meets the essential needs of citizens without serious burdens,” Ruslan Varankov said. “And taking this opportunity, I want to emphasize: we remain ready to lend a shoulder. If Lithuania or Poland need electricity, reliable, inexpensive, produced literally a few steps away, our doors are open. Neighbor to neighbor.”
Ruslan Varankov also drew attention to the interesting transformation that has taken place in Lithuania’s attitude toward nuclear energy. “Just yesterday, the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant was described as an ‘existential threat’ and a ‘tool of blackmail’, protest notes were sent out, and today Vilnius is seriously considering how to build their nuclear power plant. Apparently, electricity bills after disconnection from the BRELL system have proved to be more persuasive than any political slogans,” he believes.
The spokesperson commented on the statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called the reduction of nuclear energy’s share in Europe a mistake. He noted that this was not surprising to Minsk: “We have always proceeded from the idea that energy security must be based on real needs, not on political environment. And, naturally, in the interests of citizens.”
It was also noted that Lithuania is now considering building its own nuclear power plant. “We welcome the thoughtful attitude of our neighbors toward peaceful nuclear energy. Belarus has gone down this path under pressure, sanctions, and endless criticism. But we built a modern, safe plant that operates and delivers results. It contributes to the country’s economic development and meets the essential needs of citizens without serious burdens,” Ruslan Varankov said. “And taking this opportunity, I want to emphasize: we remain ready to lend a shoulder. If Lithuania or Poland need electricity, reliable, inexpensive, produced literally a few steps away, our doors are open. Neighbor to neighbor.”
Ruslan Varankov also drew attention to the interesting transformation that has taken place in Lithuania’s attitude toward nuclear energy. “Just yesterday, the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant was described as an ‘existential threat’ and a ‘tool of blackmail’, protest notes were sent out, and today Vilnius is seriously considering how to build their nuclear power plant. Apparently, electricity bills after disconnection from the BRELL system have proved to be more persuasive than any political slogans,” he believes.
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