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Now playing Next Russia US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty, says Biden administration. 01/02/2023
Now playing Next Belgium Belgian nuclear power sector given 10-year extension Two of Belgium's nuclear power reactors are to be run until 2036 under a new deal with French energy giant Engie. 10/01/2023