Rosatom, Bangladesh Discuss Expanding Rooppur Nuclear Plant

The talks matter less for the Rooppur expansion itself than for what they signal about Rosatom's ability to keep selling to a sanctioned-adjacent customer base, and about Bangladesh's willingness to deepen its dependence on Russian nuclear technology. The mention of small modular projects and a research reactor suggests the relationship is being broadened beyond a single flagship build. Whether those discussions convert into signed agreements, or remain exploratory, is the open question.