Germany-Russia nuclear pact ruffles French feathers

Russia is ready for partnership with Siemens in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy, Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin said on the 3 February 2009. Rosatom and Siemens might actively work in both Russia and Germany as well as on third markets.

Rosatom: Press Release, 4.2.09: Russia is ready for partnership with Siemens in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy http://www.minatom.ru/en/news/13689_04.02.2009

Russia Today, 4.2.09: Siemens links up with Rosatom on nuclear technology http://rt.com/news/

Siemens: Press Release, 3.2.09: Siemens invited to discussions with Rosatom http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/corporate_communication/axx20090233.htm

Deutsche Welle, 3.2.09: Siemens Sees 'Possible Partner' in Russian Nuclear Firm http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4000128,00.html

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