Russian President Vladimir Putin contends that while no energy source is entirely clean, nuclear technologies should be categorized as such.
Speaking at the “World Atomic Week” international forum, Putin noted a significant past debate over whether nuclear technologies could be deemed clean. He affirmed, “Of course, they can,” adding that he believes “this discussion has now concluded.”
In this context, the head of state also referenced various renewable energy types.
Putin elaborated, highlighting that even seemingly pure forms of energy like wind and solar power necessitate accumulators and batteries for storage. He posed the question of how to manage these batteries, reiterating that “there is no absolutely, 100 percent transparently clean energy,” but unequivocally placed nuclear power among the cleanest.
The Russian leader pointed out the ongoing evolution of nuclear technologies, including the advent of new closed-cycle systems. These innovations, he clarified, essentially enable the perpetual use of existing resources, delivering enormous output with minimal ecological impact.
The president stressed that these technologies are undeniably the future, and this future rests with young scientists, researchers, engineers, and specialists.
The international forum “World Atomic Week,” dedicated to the nuclear and associated industries, is being held in Moscow from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear sector.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth