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title: "Erdogan signals more nuclear plants with Russia"
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area: "Middle East"
published: "2026-09-01T15:46:20.719Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-01T15:19:03.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-01T18:00:45.313Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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coverage_measured: "2026-09-01T17:59:57.549Z"
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# Erdogan signals more nuclear plants with Russia

*Turkish president met Putin on sidelines of SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Erdogan, with AP and Yle providing full reports.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets provided digests, with limited detail on context or opposing views.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use 'breaking news' and 'historic summit' without substantial new information.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Turkey plans to construct more nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced.
- The Akkuyu nuclear power plant, built by Russia's Rosatom, is in its final stages of completion.
- Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan.
- Turkey relies heavily on energy imports, with approximately 70% of its needs met by foreign sources.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated plans to build additional nuclear power plants with Russia, following the completion of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. The Akkuyu facility, located on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is being constructed by Russia's state corporation Rosatom and is in its final stages.

Erdogan made these remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. He stated that Turkey and Russia would "take steps together to open some new power plants, along with the opening of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant." Putin referred to Turkey as "one of our privileged partners."

Turkey is significantly dependent on energy imports, with around 70% of its energy needs sourced from foreign countries. Last year, Turkey's imports from Russia were valued at $42.37 billion, with energy accounting for $29.8 billion of that total, according to United Nations international trade figures.

## Coverage comparison

Reports from Associated Press News and Sözcü, both rated left, led on Erdogan's signal for further nuclear projects with Russia. Associated Press News also noted that this deepening of ties with Russia could raise concerns among Western allies due to Turkey's closeness to Moscow amid the war in Ukraine. Sözcü highlighted that the meeting between Erdogan and Putin was their first in eight months.

The single centre-rated report from Yle also covered Erdogan's desire for more power projects with Russia. Yle noted that Turkey has maintained close relations with Russia, has not joined Western sanctions against Moscow, but has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supported Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Four right-rated reports from vz.ru, Protothema, Interfax.ru, and sabah.com.tr focused on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant's progress and the meeting between the leaders. vz.ru reported Putin's confidence in the timely launch of the first Akkuyu unit in 2026. Protothema quoted Erdogan stating that Turkish-Russian relations are at a more advanced level than in any previous period. Interfax.ru reported Putin noting the implementation of major joint projects, including Akkuyu. Sabah.com.tr quoted Erdogan saying the Akkuyu plant is of great importance in Russia-Turkey relations and is entering its final stages.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific figure of 10% of Turkey's electricity expected to be generated by Akkuyu once online, a detail reported by Associated Press News.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 25 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 40% (10)
- Centre: 24% (6)
- Right: 36% (9)

46 of 71 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-01T17:59:57.549Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 3 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-01T18:00:45.313Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The Associated Press reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey plans to build more power plants with Russia. This follows the Akkuyu nuclear station, which is nearing completion. Erdogan met Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan.
- Erdogan stated that Turkey and Russia will take steps together to open new power plants. The Associated Press noted that this deepening of ties with Russia could concern Western allies, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The Associated Press report mentioned that the Akkuyu plant's four reactors are expected to supply about 10% of Turkey's electricity. It also noted Turkey's reliance on energy imports, which met around 70% of its needs last year.

### Centre

- Centre-rated outlets reported that Turkey plans to increase nuclear power plant construction with Russia. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the announcement while meeting Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan.
- Reports mentioned the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is under construction on Turkey's southern coast by Russia's Rosatom. This facility is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
- Some reports noted that Turkey's deepening ties with Russia could concern Western allies, given the ongoing war in Ukraine. Turkey has not joined Western sanctions against Russia but has condemned the invasion.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 7
- high: 9
- unknown: 47
- veryHigh: 7

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Αγώνας της Κρήτης](https://agonaskritis.gr/%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%B3%CE%AC%CE%BD-%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%8D%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BD-%CF%83%CF%85%CE%BC%CF%86%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%AF%CE%B5%CF%82-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AD%CF%81) — Erdogan — Putin: Agreements on Energy, Akuyu and New Power Stations with Russia's “Privileged Partner”
- [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia) — Turkey’s Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia - Regional Media News
- [pontosnews.gr](https://pontosnews.gr/860092/kosmos/ta-eipan-erntogan-kai-poytin-sto-kirgistan-sto-epikentro-oi) — Erdogan and Putin Spoke in Kyrgyzstan: New Nuclear Plants in Turkey in Focus
- [liga.net](https://news.liga.net/ua/world/news/erdohan-pislia-zapusku-aes-akkuiu-turechchyna-i-rosiia-buduvatymut-novi-atomni-stantsii) — Erdogan: After the Launch of the Akkuyu NPP, Turkey and Russia Will Build New Nuclear Power Stations
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/09/01/nuclear-akkuyu-erdogan-russia-putin/a165bf82-a618-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1327570/sinantisi-me-poutin-o-erntoghan-proanaghghellei-nea-pirinika-erghostasia) — Erdogan Meets with Putin - Announces New Nuclear Plants
- [VeryansınTV](https://veryansintv.com/erdogan-putin-ile-bir-araya-geldi-akkuyunun-acilisiyla-yeni-nukleer-santraller-icin-adimlar-atacagiz) — Erdogan Meets Putin: “With the Opening of Akkuyu, We Will Take Steps for New Nuclear Power Plants”
- [The National Herald](https://thenationalherald.com/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia) — Turkey’s Erdogan Signals Further Nuclear Projects With Russia
- [Infobae](https://infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/09/01/putin-promete-a-erdogan-que-este-ano-arrancara-el-primer-reactor-de-la-central-de-akkuyu) — Putin Promises Erdogan that This Year Will Start the First Reactor at the Akkuyu Plant
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/putin-promete-a-erdogan-que-este-ano-arrancara-el-primer-reactor-de-la-central-de-akkuyu) — Putin Promises Erdogan that This Year Will Start the First Reactor at the Akkuyu Plant
- [reader.gr](https://reader.gr/kosmos/erntogan-poytin-exiran-ti-shesi-ton-horon-toys-kai-proaniggeilan-neoys-pyrinikoys-stathmoys/659749) — Erdogan and Putin Praised Their Countries' Relationship and Announced New Nuclear Power Plants
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7387694_nea-energeiaki-symfonia-erntogan-poytin-shedia-gia-neoys-stathmoys) — New Erdogan-Putin Energy Agreement – Plans for New Stations
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2155874/erntogan-proanaggellei-ti-dimioyrgia-neon-pyrinikon-stathmon) — Erdogan Announces the Creation of New Nuclear Power Plants
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/tourkia-rosia-nees-pyrinikes-monades-kai-stathmoi-energeias-sta-skaria) — Turkey - Russia: New Nuclear Units and Power Stations in the Works
- [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361027994/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-russia) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [BAKU.WS: Xəbəriniz olsun](https://baku.ws/politics/erdogan-putine-akkuyu-aes-i-birlikde-istismara-vermeyi-teklif-edib) — Erdogan Offers Putin to Put Akkuyu AES Into Operation Together
- [Documento](https://documentonews.gr/article/poutin-erntogan-steni-synergasia-stin-energeia-nea-pyrinika-ergostasia-proanangellei-i-agkyra) — Putin-Erdogan: Close Cooperation in Energy - New Nuclear Plants, Ankara Announces
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/world/2026/09/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia) — Turkey’s Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia – WTOP News
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/mundo/europa/turquia-anuncia-proyectos-nucleares-con-rusia-b3042875.html) — Turkey Announces Nuclear Projects with Russia · Global Voices
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/poytin-erntogan-akoygioy-teliki-eytheia-pyrinika) — Putin-Erdogan Meeting in Kyrgyzstan: Akkuyu Station Enters the Final Stretch - New Nuclear Projects Also on the Table - iefimerida.gr
- [turkishminute.com](https://turkishminute.com/2026/09/01/erdogan-signals-more-russian-built-nuclear-plants-in-putin-talks) — Erdoğan signals more Russian-built nuclear plants in Putin talks - Turkish Minute
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/857336/erntogan-kai-poytin-vathainoyn-tin-energeiaki-symmachia-schedio-gia-neoys-pyrinikoys-stathmoys-stin-toyrkia) — Erdogan and Putin Deepen Energy Alliance: Plan for New Nuclear Plants in Turkey
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/erntogan-i-tourkia-tha-prochorisei-se-energeies-gia-ti-dimiourgia-neon-stathmon-paragogis-ilektrikis-energeias-se-synergasia-me-ti-rosia/2637067) — Erdogan: "Turkey Will Take Steps to Create New Power Plants in Cooperation with Russia"
- [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/684229-synantisi-poytin-erntogan-i-agkyra-proanaggellei-ti-dimiourgia-neon-pyrinikon-stathmon) — Putin-Erdogan Meeting: Ankara Announces the Creation of New Nuclear Power Plants
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/01/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/europe/turkey-s-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia/article_60b38cd6-168d-5a1e-bce0-a1832a378e57.html) — Turkey’s Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/europe/turkey-s-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia/article_454ee5c9-d131-5790-a1c8-17a37e95d610.html) — Turkey’s Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/nuclear-akkuyu-erdogan-russia-putin-ee4b84498c0fcc410236e17892a61789) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/turkey-recep-tayyip-erdogan-rosatom-russia-vladimir-putin-b3042868.html) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/turkey-recep-tayyip-erdogan-rosatom-russia-vladimir-putin-b3042868.html) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia/article_fb7533b8-e4fc-51df-9047-2774a2f0f283.html) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/national_news/turkeys-erdogan-signals-further-nuclear-projects-with-russia/article_806465a6-257b-5261-b78c-7d7e3c19e5d0.html) — Turkey's Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3970800-turkey-to-take-steps-for-new-power-plants-with-russia-erdogan-says) — Turkey to take steps for new power plants with Russia, Erdogan says
- [Banker.az](https://banker.az/erdogan-putin%c9%99-akkuyu-aes-i-birlikd%c9%99-istismara-verm%c9%99yi-t%c9%99klif-edib) — Erdogan Offers Putin to Put Akkuyu AES Into Operation Together
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/01/synantisi-erntogan-poytin-schedia-gia-neoys-pyrinikoys-stathmoys-stin-toyrkia-meta-to-akoygioy) — Erdogan-Putin Meeting: Plans for New Nuclear Power Plants in Turkey After Hearing
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1760293/erntogan-se-poytin-molis-leitourgisei-to-akougiou-tha-kataskevasoume-neous-pyrinikoys-stathmoys) — Erdogan to Putin: "As Soon as Akkuyu Is Operational, We Will Build New Nuclear Power Plants"
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1784384/sunadisi-poutin-me-erdogan-sta-telika-stadia-i-kataskeui-tou-purinikou-stathmou-sto-akougiou-sto-pio-prohorimeno-epipedo-oi-sheseis-tourkias-kai-rosias-video) — Putin Meets Erdogan: Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Final Stages - "Turkey-Russia Relations at Most Advanced Level"
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260901201600108) — Erdogan to Putin: "Together on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction"
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/1/1447905.html) — Putin Reported Plans to Launch the First Akka Nuclear Power Plant
- [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20244068) — Turkey Seeks More Power Projects with Russia
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/09/01/erntogan-i-tourkia-tha-kataskevasei-n) — Erdogan: Turkey Expanding Nuclear Power Plants with Russia
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/synantisi-erntogan-poutin-sto-kirgistan-sto-teliko-stadio-i-kataskeyi-tou-pyrinikou-stathmou-tou-akougiou/816619) — Erdogan-Putin Meeting in Kyrgyzstan: Construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in the Final Stages
- [haber3.com](https://haber3.com/guncel/politika/putin-ile-gorusen-erdogandan-yeni-nukleer-santral-sinyali-haberi-6263555) — Erdoğan, Who Met with Putin, Signals the Possibility of a New Nuclear Power Plant.
- [gazetepencere.com](https://gazetepencere.com/siyaset/erdogan-ve-putin-bulustu-akkuyu-mesaji-714025h) — Erdoğan and Putin Met: A Message About Akkuyu...
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/ellada/erntogan-energeies-gia-dimiourgia-neon-stathmon-paragogis-ilektri) — Erdogan: Actions to Create New Power Plants in Cooperation with Russia
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/423008/erntogan-i-toyrkia-me-ti-rosia-tha-prohorisoyn-sti-dimioyrgia-stathmon-paragogis) — Erdogan: Turkey and Russia Will Build New Power Plants
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4013829/erntogan-i-tourkia-tha-kataskeuasei-kai-neous-stathmous-energeias-mazi-me-ti-rosia) — Erdogan: Turkey Will Build New Power Plants Together with Russia
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260901/erdogan-872887956.html) — Turkey and Russia Are Awaiting the Opening of the Akku Nuclear Power Plant.
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1872425/sta-telika-stadia-o-purinikos-stathmos-sto-akougiou-ti-eipan-erdogan-kai-poutin-sti-sunadisi-tou-sto-kirgistan) — The Nuclear Power Plant in Akkuyu Is in the Final Stages: What Erdogan and Putin Said at Their Meeting in Kyrgyzstan
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/229149_neoi-stathmoi-ilektrikis-energeias-stin-toyrkia-me-rosiki-synergasia-dilonei-o) — Erdogan: New Power Plants with Russia in Turkey
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/550295/synantisi-poytin-erntogan-mazi-stin-pyriniki-energeia-i-tourkia-pronomiakos-mas-etairos) — Putin - Erdogan Meeting: "Together in Nuclear Energy" - "Turkey Is Our Privileged Partner"
- [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/erdogan-ve-putin-sekiz-ay-sonra-bir-araya-geldi-akkuyu-nun-ardindan-yeni-santraller-yolda-p354535) — Erdoğan and Putin Met After Eight Months: New Power Plants Are on the Way After Akkuyu - Sözcü Newspaper
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/01/2557425.html) — Putin and Erdoğan are holding a bilateral meeting in Bishkek, – Kremlin
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1112489) — Putin Noted the Implementation by Russia and Turkey of Major Projects, Including the Acku Nuclear Power Plant.
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/gundem/erdogan-ve-putin-biskekte-bir-araya-geldi-erdogan-akkuyu-acilinca-yeni-santraller-icin-de-adim-atacagiz-haberi-838367) — Erdoğan and Putin Met in Bishkek! Erdoğan: When Akkuyu Opens, We Will Take Steps for New Power Plants as Well - Dünya Newspaper
- [focus-news.net](https://focus-news.net/novini/mejdunarodni/Erdogan-Shte-ima-novi-yadreni-proekti-s-Rusiya-sled-zavurshvaneto-na-AEC-Akuyu-3018833) — Erdogan: There Will Be New Nuclear Projects with Russia After the Completion of the Akkuyu NPP
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/erdogan-akkuyu-ile-yanasi-yeni-atom-stansiyalarinin-acilisini-da-edeceyik-993005) — Erdogan: We Will Also Inaugurate New Nuclear Power Plants in Addition to Akkuyu
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/putin-ortak-projeler-hayata-gecirilmeye-devam-20197343-haberi) — Putin: The First Unit of Akkuyu Will Be Operational This Year.
- [Arti Gerçek](https://artigercek.com/politika/putin-ile-gorusen-erdogandan-akkuyu-mesaji-350052h) — Erdoğan Sends a Message About Akkuyu After Meeting with Putin.
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/erdogan-i-putin-s-klyuchova-sdelka-novi-aec-sled-akkuyu-645497.html) — Erdogan and Putin with a Key Deal. New Nuclear Power Plants After Akkuyu - World — News Standard
- [yenicaggazetesi.com](https://yenicaggazetesi.com/erdogan-putin-gorusmesi-basladi-1067396h.htm) — The Erdoğan-Putin Meeting Has Begun.
- [Haber Sitesi ODATV](https://odatv.com/siyaset/erdogan-ve-putin-sekiz-ay-sonra-gorustu-akkuyunun-ardindan-yeni-santraller-yolda-120161024) — Erdoğan and Putin Met After Eight Months: New Power Plants Are on the Way After Akkuyu.
- [www.gercekgundem.com](https://gercekgundem.com/guncel/biskekte-dev-zirve-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-putin-ile-gorustu-ikinci-nukleer-santral-mujdesini-verdi-577826) — Major Summit in Bishkek: President Erdoğan Met with Putin and Announced the Second Nuclear Power Plant Project.
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/son-dakika-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ve-rus-lider-putin-gorusuyor-3909577) — Breaking News: President Erdoğan and Russian Leader Putin Are Meeting
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-putin-ile-kirgizistanda-bir-araya-geldi-haberi-915596) — President Erdoğan: When Akkuyu Opens, We Will Also Take Steps for New Power Plants.
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/guncel/biskekte-putin-gorusmesi-baskan-erdogan-iliskilerimizde-akkuyu-santrali-buyuk-onemde/haber-1695065) — First Message From the Historic Summit! President Erdoğan: We Are Awaiting the Opening of Akkuyu.
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3656139-son-dakika-erdogan-putin-gorusmesi-basladi-yeni-nukleer-santral-sinyali) — Breaking news... Erdoğan-Putin Meeting Begins: Signal of a New Nuclear Power Plant!
- [sabah.com.tr](https://sabah.com.tr/gundem/2026/09/01/son-dakika-biskekte-erdogan-putin-zirvesi-basladi) — BREAKING NEWS... Erdoğan-Putin Summit in Bishkek! President Erdoğan: We Have an Energy Partnership with Russia.
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/politika/biskekte-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-vladimir-putin-zirvesi-masada-kritik-konular-var-3356891) — President Erdoğan and Vladimir Putin Summit in Bishkek! The Two Leaders Announced Together: We Will Inaugurate It Together.
- [dnews.gr](https://dnews.gr/eidhseis/kosmos/607653/ta-pyrinika-fernoun-pio-konta-poytin-erntogan) — Nuclear Weapons Bring Putin Closer
- [bankingnews.gr](https://bankingnews.gr/index.php?id=896886) — What Erdoğan Revealed About the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant – When Will It Be Ready?

## Questions

**What did Turkish President Erdogan announce regarding nuclear power?**

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated plans to build more nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia. This announcement was made following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan.

**What is the status of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant?**

The Akkuyu nuclear power plant, being built by Russia's Rosatom, is in its final stages of completion. It is expected to contribute approximately 10% of Turkey's electricity once operational.

**Why is energy important for Turkey?**

Turkey is heavily reliant on energy imports, with around 70% of its energy needs met by foreign sources. This dependence underscores the significance of energy cooperation and domestic power generation projects.

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