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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Lithuania blasts Russia, Belarus atomic energy plans

Lithuania blasts Russia, Belarus atomic energy plans

Riga (AFP) May 28, 2012
Lithuania on Monday blasted plans by Russia and Belarus to build nuclear power plants close to its borders, accusing both of lax safety and environmental standards. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis said he was concerned the projects flanking Lithuania in Belarus and Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad were "bypassing international safety and environmental standards."

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