Likhachev spoke about the problems during the construction of the Paks-2 nuclear power plant

The Paks-2 NPP project in Hungary, carried out with the participation of Rosatom, is under tremendous pressure from the United States and the European Union (EU), the head of the company Alexey Likhachev told Izvestia.

The United States will consider the possibility of lifting sanctions against the Paks-2 nuclear power plant in Hungary

"The project is currently under such enormous pressure from the European Union and the United States of America, both directly and through banking services, that an additional decision is required on its implementation and support, which the Hungarian government is very successfully engaged in. Of course, there are difficulties," Alexey Likhachev said.

At the same time, the director of Rosatom expressed confidence that the launch of the Paks-2 NPP would definitely take place. So far, on March 29, the construction of the foundation pit for the first of the two power units has been completed, but concrete is being poured into it, including due to US sanctions.

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Unstable atom: construction of Paks-2 NPP is complicated by problems with banks