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Bellona nuclear digest. May 2024
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
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Publish date: April 19, 1996
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From tha Canadian delegations press conference Apr. 19.
Q: Will you raise the case of Alexander Nikitin, the environmentalist who is in jail right now because of the researching he is doing about the environmental problems in Russia. A lot of people around the world are concerned about that. Are you concerned about it?
A: Yes, and we have made some representation. The Ambassador has discussed with the government and the information I have is that his movement has received some protection to operate here and if he is accused, of course, in front of the court, we have been assumed that he will have a fair trail and with normal defense in court. Of course, the law of one country is the law of one country, and the enforcement of the law within one country is the responsibility of the local government.
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
But it’s unlikely to impact emissions from shipping along the Northern Sea Route.
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
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