Belarus Considers Supplying Electricity to Occupied Ukrainian Territories via New Energy Projects
In recent high-level political and energy discussions between Belarus and Russia, the possibility of expanding cooperation in the energy sector has emerged.
According to sources, Lukashenko during his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned an idea to construct new energy facilities in Belarus to supply electricity to temporarily occupied territories in Ukraine.
This mainly involves the potential development of a nuclear power plant or additional power units capable of enhancing regional energy security and meeting the needs not only of Russia but also of the occupied Ukrainian regions.Sources from Reuters report that this initiative was voiced specifically by Lukashenko in the context of negotiations with Putin, with discussions about the swift implementation of projects if needed.
According to the Belarusian leader, construction could begin immediately once a decision is made, especially if there arises a necessity to supply energy to regions in Russia that Moscow considers ‘liberated.’ It’s also noteworthy that Belarusian military forces do not plan to initiate any attacks; instead, Lukashenko emphasized that funding such large-scale projects should not pose an obstacle — as long as there is a consumer willing to pay for the electricity.
Meanwhile, Russia’s nuclear projects are coordinated by the state corporation Rosatom, which has already been involved in constructing new nuclear facilities.Earlier this September, Lukashenko hosted the head of the occupation administration of Kherson region in Minsk, a move that Ukraine’s foreign ministry strongly condemned as a blatant display of disrespect towards Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ukrainian officials repeatedly voiced concerns over similar actions, stressing the importance of defending Ukraine’s independence and territorial sovereignty on the international stage.