Russia Seeks US and Israel's Cooperation for Evacuation Ceasefire
Russia has requested the cooperation of the United States and Israel to implement a ceasefire to safely evacuate its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. This comes as a final evacuation plan for around 200 personnel is set for the following week, according to Rosatom's head.
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Russia has made a formal request to the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire as it plans to evacuate more staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. The announcement was reported by RIA news agency on Thursday.
Alexei Likhachev, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, emphasized the importance of a clear and agreed travel route, which will be communicated to both Israel and the United States. The goal is to secure a truce during the convoy's movement out of Iran.
The upcoming 'final wave of evacuation' involves 200 personnel, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between Russia and Iran at the nuclear site. The construction of additional units at Bushehr is part of Russia's commitment to the project.
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