Despite sanctions and geopolitical tensions, the nuclear industries of Western countries and Russia remain closely interconnected. This connection persists through the collaboration on nuclear fuel supplies and technology, revealing that many Western nations continue to rely on Russian expertise and resources. Ongoing contracts and business relationships indicate that a complete separation would be challenging and could disrupt energy supplies. Efforts to reduce this dependency are ongoing, but the process is complex due to the specialized nature of the nuclear sector.

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