"Nevertheless, we are carrying out extensive diagnostic measures"
Akkuyu nuclear plant
Some experts are warning that Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia's Rosatom, might become a tool to advance Russian interests in the region
The government of President Erdogan has not been forthcoming with details of the plant construction, which is estimated to cost some $20-$22 billion
Turkey has never hidden that its goal is to build a nuclear missile arsenal
He again promised low inflation, saying "we are in the process of making Turkey one of the top 10 economies in the world"
“Turkey must have nuclear weapons, ICBMs, then nobody will be able touch us just like North Korea”
Turkey’s power plant building spree has resulted in an enormous idle capacity but the construction of new plants continues at the expense of taxpayers
"What's worrisome is Turkey could exploit nuclear power as a cover to procure bomb-related technology and hardware. The technology transfer is already occurring"
An intergovernmental agreement between Turkey and Russia was signed in May 2010 for the Akkuyu NPP
Russian authorities deny any leakage or fault with power plants in St Petersburg and Murmansk